For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,192 students in 36695, AL (there are 5 private schools, serving 620 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 36695, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36695, AL are Dawes Intermediate School, Orourke Elementary School and Bernice J Causey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36695 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36695, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36695, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawes Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10451 West Lake Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1485
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1485
Gr: 3-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Orourke Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1975 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1585
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1585
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Bernice J Causey Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2205 Mcfarland Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-2060
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 1,339 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
10005 West Lake Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1420
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1420
Gr: PK-2 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36695, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36695, AL include Dawes Intermediate School, Orourke Elementary School and Bernice J Causey Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36695?
4 public schools are located in 36695.
What percentage of students in 36695 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 36695 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36695?
36695 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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