For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 58 students in Dauphin Island, AL.
The top ranked public school in Dauphin Island, AL is Dauphin Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dauphin Island, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dauphin Island, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dauphin Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1501 Bienville Blvd
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-3864
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-3864
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dauphin Island, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Dauphin Island, AL include Dauphin Island Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dauphin Island?
1 public schools are located in Dauphin Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Dauphin Island?
Dauphin Island public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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