For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,356 students in Ozark, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ozark, AL are Harry N Mixon Intermediate School, Joseph W Lisenby Primary School and D A Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozark, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ozark have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ozark, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
349 Sherrill Ln
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4912
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4912
Gr: 3-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4919
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4919
Gr: PK-2 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
D A Smith Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
994 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4913
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4913
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Ozark, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
406 Ben Street
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4910
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4910
Gr: 5-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ozark, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ozark, AL include Harry N Mixon Intermediate School, Joseph W Lisenby Primary School and D A Smith Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ozark?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ozark.
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark?
Ozark public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Ozark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ozark include: Joseph W Lisenby Primary School vs. Harry N Mixon Intermediate School, Harry N Mixon Intermediate School vs. Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
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