For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,056 students in 36532, AL (there are , serving 929 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 36532, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36532, AL are Fairhope East Elementary School, Fairhope West Elementary School and Fairhope Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36532 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36532, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36532, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairhope East Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 N Bishop Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7841
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7841
Grades: K-6
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Fairhope West Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
408 N Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8400
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 990 students
Rank: #33.
Fairhope Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Two Pirate Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2573
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2573
Grades: 7-8
| 727 students
Rank: #44.
J Larry Newton School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9761 County Road 32
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990-3858
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990-3858
Grades: PK-6
| 846 students
Rank: #55.
Fairhope High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18800 Greeno Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8309
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8309
Grades: 9-12
| 1,642 students
36532, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6925 Twin Beech Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-5172
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-5172
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
100 S Church St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7011
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-7011
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36532, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36532, AL include Fairhope East Elementary School, Fairhope West Elementary School and Fairhope Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36532?
5 public schools are located in 36532.
What percentage of students in 36532 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 36532 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36532?
36532 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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