For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 807 students in 36607, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36607, AL are Old Shell Road Magnet School and Phillips Preparatory Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36607 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36607, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36607, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3160 Heather St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3255 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
36607, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 36607, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36607, AL include Old Shell Road Magnet School and Phillips Preparatory Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36607?
2 public elementary schools are located in 36607.
What is the racial composition of students in 36607?
36607 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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