For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,741 students in 36618, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 193 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 36618, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36618, AL are Orchard Elementary School, Cl Scarborough Model Middle School and Forest Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36618 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36618, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36618, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Howells Ferry Rd
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1571
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1571
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Phillips Ln
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-2323
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-2323
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Moffett Rd
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1270
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1270
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36618, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36618, AL include Orchard Elementary School, Cl Scarborough Model Middle School and Forest Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36618?
3 public schools are located in 36618.
What percentage of students in 36618 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 36618 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36618?
36618 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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