For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,409 students in 36801, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36801, AL are Northside School, Morris Avenue Intermediate School and West Forest Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36801 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36801, AL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36801, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9731
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9731
Gr: 3-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Morris Avenue Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Morris Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9734
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9734
Gr: 3-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
West Forest Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Waverly Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9737
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9737
Gr: 3-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9712
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9712
Gr: K-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Fox Run Parkway
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9751
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9751
Gr: 6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9723
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9723
Gr: K-2 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Opelika Learning Center
Alternative School
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-5603
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-5603
Gr: K-12
36801, Alabama 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brown Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1103 Glenn St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Lee County Youth Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1109 Spring Drive
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36801, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36801, AL include Northside School, Morris Avenue Intermediate School and West Forest Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36801?
7 public elementary schools are located in 36801.
What is the racial composition of students in 36801?
36801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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