For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,135 students in 36526, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36526, AL are Belforest Elementary School, Daphne East Elementary School and W J Carroll Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36526 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36526, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36526, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belforest Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11364 County Road 64
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5624
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 607-5624
Grades: PK-6
| 1,076 students
Rank: #22.
Daphne East Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26651 County Road 13
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1663
Grades: PK-6
| 963 students
Rank: #33.
W J Carroll Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-0277
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-0277
Grades: 4-6
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Daphne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2307 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-2424
Grades: PK-3
| 645 students
36526, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
605 Us Hwy 98
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 972-6862
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 972-6862
Grades: K-8
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36526, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36526, AL include Belforest Elementary School, Daphne East Elementary School and W J Carroll Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36526?
4 public elementary schools are located in 36526.
What is the racial composition of students in 36526?
36526 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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