For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,283 students in the neighborhood of Overlook, Mobile, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Overlook are Clarkshaw Magnet School and John Will Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Overlook, Mobile, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Overlook, Mobile, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkshaw Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5960 Arlberg Street
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Gr: 6-9 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
John Will Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Summit Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1750
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1750
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Overlook, Mobile, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Overlook, Mobile, AL include Clarkshaw Magnet School and John Will Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Overlook, Mobile?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Overlook, Mobile.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Overlook, Mobile?
the neighborhood of Overlook, Mobile public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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