For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,166 students in 36830, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36830, AL are Wrights Mill Road Elementary School, Pick Elementary School and Ogletree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36830 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36830, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36830, AL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
807 Wrights Mill Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Gr: 3-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Pick Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1320 N College St
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2110
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2110
Gr: 3-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Ogletree Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
737 Ogletree Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4920
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4920
Gr: 3-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1555 N Donahue Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1970
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1970
Gr: 3-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
East Samford School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1960
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1960
Gr: 6-7 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
721 E University Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4950
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4950
Gr: K-2 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
715 Sanders St
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4940
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4940
Gr: K-2 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
335 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4900
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4900
Gr: K-2 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
1565 W Farmville Road
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4960
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4960
Gr: K-2 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 36830, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36830, AL include Wrights Mill Road Elementary School, Pick Elementary School and Ogletree Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36830?
9 public elementary schools are located in 36830.
What is the racial composition of students in 36830?
36830 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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