For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,332 students in Foley, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 416 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Foley, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Foley, AL are Foley Elementary School, Magnolia School and Florence B Mathis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Foley, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Foley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Foley, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Foley Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 N Cedar Street
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-8861
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-8861
Gr: PK-6 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Magnolia School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Jaguar Loop
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 965-6200
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 965-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Florence B Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 9th Ave
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1244
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1244
Gr: PK-6 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Foley High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pride Pl
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-2221
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 1,520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Foley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Oak St
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1255
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1255
Gr: 7-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Foley, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Foley, AL include Foley Elementary School, Magnolia School and Florence B Mathis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Foley?
5 public schools are located in Foley.
What percentage of students in Foley go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Foley are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Foley?
Foley public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Foley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Foley include: Florence B Mathis Elementary School vs. Foley Elementary School
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