For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,037 students in 36201, AL (there are , serving 257 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 36201, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36201, AL are Coldwater Elementary School, Wellborn Elementary School and Saks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36201 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36201, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36201, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coldwater Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
530 Taylors Chapel Road
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 241-3870
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 241-3870
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Wellborn Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Cooper Cir
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Saks Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7400
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7400
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #44.
Cobb Preparatory Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Cobb Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5030
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5030
Gr: PK-K | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Wellborn High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Randolph Park Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W 17th St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5080
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5080
Gr: 1-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
36201, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Johnson Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36201, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36201, AL include Coldwater Elementary School, Wellborn Elementary School and Saks Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36201?
6 public schools are located in 36201.
What percentage of students in 36201 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 36201 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36201?
36201 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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