For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,177 students in 36605, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36605, AL are Hollingers Island Elementary School, Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School and Erwin Craighead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36605 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36605, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36605, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollingers Island Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Hammock Rd
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1376
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1376
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2757 Dauphin Island Parkway
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Erwin Craighead Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Ann St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1155
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1155
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Greenbrier Dr South
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1540
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1540
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
George Hall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Antwerp St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1345
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1345
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Maryvale Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 N Maryvale St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1810
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1810
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Pillans Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2051 Military Rd
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2300
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Lillie B Williamson High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1567 E Dublin St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3411
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3411
Gr: 6-12 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
36605, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2173 Dauphin Island Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1766
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1766
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 75%
1901 Hurtel St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2189
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
The Phoenix Prog (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1107 Arlington St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 432-7301
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 432-7301
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 36605, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36605, AL include Hollingers Island Elementary School, Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School and Erwin Craighead Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36605?
8 public elementary schools are located in 36605.
What is the racial composition of students in 36605?
36605 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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