For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,000 students in 36532, AL (there are 5 private schools, serving 768 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 36532, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36532, AL are Fairhope Middle School, Fairhope West Elementary School and Fairhope East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36532 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36532, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36532, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairhope Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Two Pirate Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2573
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2573
Gr: 7-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Fairhope West Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
408 N Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8400
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Fairhope East Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 N Bishop Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7841
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7841
Gr: PK-6 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
J Larry Newton School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9761 County Road 32
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990-3858
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990-3858
Gr: PK-6 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Fairhope High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18800 Greeno Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8309
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8309
Gr: 9-12 | 1,536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36532, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36532, AL include Fairhope Middle School, Fairhope West Elementary School and Fairhope East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36532?
5 public schools are located in 36532.
What percentage of students in 36532 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 36532 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36532?
36532 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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