For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 788 students in 36756, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 36756, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36756, AL are Breakthrough Charter School and Francis Marion School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36756 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36756, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36756, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Breakthrough Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Gr: PK-11 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Francis Marion School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hubbard Drive
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36756, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36756, AL include Breakthrough Charter School and Francis Marion School.
How many public schools are located in 36756?
2 public schools are located in 36756.
What percentage of students in 36756 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 36756 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36756?
36756 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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