For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,599 students in 36575, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36575, AL are Semmes Elementary School, Allentown Elementary School and Semmes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36575 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36575, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36575, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Semmes Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10100 Blackwell Nursery Rd S
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1630
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Allentown Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10330 Howells Ferry Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1000
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 793 students
Rank: #33.
Semmes Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4566 Ed George Road
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-2344
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-2344
Grades: 6-8
| 1,259 students
36575, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Learning Tree (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 S. Dubois St.
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 649-4420
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 649-4420
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Learning Tree Inc Semmes (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
4979 Lott Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(334) 649-4420
Semmes, AL 36575
(334) 649-4420
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36575, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36575, AL include Semmes Elementary School, Allentown Elementary School and Semmes Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36575?
3 public elementary schools are located in 36575.
What is the racial composition of students in 36575?
36575 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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