For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 641 students in 36703, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36703, AL are Sophia P Kingston Elementary School, Brantley Elementary School and Clark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36703 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36703, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36703, AL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Brantley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
School Of Discovery Genesis Center
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Gr: 6
36703, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Perry Varner Educational And Treatment Facility (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Selfield Rd
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 36703, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36703, AL include Sophia P Kingston Elementary School, Brantley Elementary School and Clark Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36703?
5 public elementary schools are located in 36703.
What is the racial composition of students in 36703?
36703 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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