For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,378 students in 36693, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 526 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 36693, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36693, AL are Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind, Kate Shepard Elementary School and Olive J Dodge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36693 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36693, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36693, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3980 Burma Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Kate Shepard Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3980b Burma Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1645
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1645
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Longleaf Dr
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1195
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1195
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Burns Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6175 Girby Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-2025
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-2025
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Mobile Mental Health Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Southland Drive
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Covenant Academy Of Mobile
Charter School
4568 Halls Mill Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 510-3671
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 510-3671
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36693, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36693, AL include Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind, Kate Shepard Elementary School and Olive J Dodge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36693?
6 public schools are located in 36693.
What percentage of students in 36693 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 36693 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36693?
36693 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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