For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,052 students in 36804, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36804, AL are Beauregard Elementary School, Dixie Elementary School and Sanford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36804 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36804, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36804, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beauregard Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Lee Road 431
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6011
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6011
Gr: PK-4 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4914 Us Highway 80 W
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Lee Road 11
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6040
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6040
Gr: 5-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
2712 Marvyn Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 745-9711
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 745-9711
Gr: K-2 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 36804, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36804, AL include Beauregard Elementary School, Dixie Elementary School and Sanford Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36804?
4 public elementary schools are located in 36804.
What is the racial composition of students in 36804?
36804 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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