For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,329 students in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Rosedale are Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School and Pillans Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2757 Dauphin Island Parkway
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Pillans Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2051 Military Rd
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2300
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Evening Educational Options
Alternative School
2051 Military Road
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile, AL include Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School and Pillans Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile?
the neighborhood of Rosedale, Mobile public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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