For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,323 students in 36083, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 36083, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36083, AL are George Washington Carver Elementary School, Tuskegee Public Elementary School and Booker T Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36083 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36083, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36083, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Union Springs Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2700
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2700
Gr: PK-3 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Tuskegee Public Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Price St
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-3222
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-3222
Gr: 4-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Booker T Washington High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3803 M L K Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0073
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0073
Gr: 7-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36083, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36083, AL include George Washington Carver Elementary School, Tuskegee Public Elementary School and Booker T Washington High School.
How many public schools are located in 36083?
3 public schools are located in 36083.
What percentage of students in 36083 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 36083 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36083?
36083 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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