For the 2025 school year, there are 53 public schools serving 26,531 students in Montgomery, AL (there are 33 private schools, serving 5,767 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Montgomery, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery, AL are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Forest Avenue Elementary School and Bear Exploration Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Bear Exploration Center
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2525 Churchill Dr
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-8014
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-8014
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
410 S Mcdonough St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3870
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3870
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Macmillan International At Mckee
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4015 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Bell Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 269-3617
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 269-3617
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4405 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: #88.
Blount Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1650 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8900 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Mobile Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1111.
Dalraida Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 Dalraida Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1007
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1007
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #1212.
Flowers Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Harrison Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1015
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1015
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1313.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hill St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-6920
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-6920
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1414.
Wares Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6425 Wares Ferry Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1515.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #1616.
Halcyon Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Parkview Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #1717.
Catoma Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Mitchell Young Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 288-5799
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 288-5799
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Carr Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Vaughn Road Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4407 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 260-1031
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 260-1031
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Narrow Lane Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8016
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8016
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lead Academy Building A
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Grades: K-3
| 380 students
Rank: #2222.
Crump Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Woodley Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #2323.
Brewbaker Intermediate School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4455 Brewbaker Drive
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8006
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8006
Grades: 3-5
| 551 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Dozier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
King Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #2626.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Mclemore Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #2727.
Highland Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Willena Ave
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2828.
Park Crossing High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-8121
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 871 students
Rank: #2929.
Dannelly Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3425 Carter Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3657
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3657
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #3030.
Lead Academy Building B
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Grades: 4-8
| 378 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Fitzpatrick Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4055 Fitzpatrick Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8044
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8044
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Southlawn Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Patricia Ln
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Goodwyn Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 Perry Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1021
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1021
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Mckee Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4017 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7528
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7528
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #3535.
Morningview Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2849 Pelzer Ave
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1028
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1028
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
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Montgomery, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5351 Gordon Persons Building
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 694-4641
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 694-4641
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Brantwood Childrens Home (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1309 Upper Wetumpka Rd
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 265-0784
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 265-0784
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
C I T Y School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3315 Hayneville Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-2489
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-2489
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Daisy Lawrence Beep Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2124 Beach St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3653
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3653
Grades: K-6
| 24 students
Davis Learning Center-beep (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
309 N California St
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3676
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3676
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Childrens Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1820 Oak St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 834-5590
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 834-5590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
630 Augusta Ave
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7120
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7120
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Floyd Middle School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
3444 Lebron Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7130
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7130
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
164 E South Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 284-8001
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 284-8001
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3315 Hayneville Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3681
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3681
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3950 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1025
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1025
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
215 Hall St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3694
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3694
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1756 S Court St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3726
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3726
Grades: 10-12
| 517 students
Mac Sim Butler Montgomery County Detention Facility (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
225 S Mcdonough St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 832-1386
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 832-1386
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
800 Magnolia Blvd., Bldg 538
Montgomery, AL 36112
(334) 953-7804
Montgomery, AL 36112
(334) 953-7804
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Mcinnis School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
3500 Mcinnis Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 288-2280
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 288-2280
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
1220 Hugh St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3755
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3755
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Montgomery Childrens Specialty Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2853 Forbes Dr
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 261-3445
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 261-3445
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Montgomery Public Schools Mps Classroom Mcinnis (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3500 Mcinnis Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 288-2280
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 288-2280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 Hugh Street
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 241-5307
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 241-5307
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Montgomery Youth Fac (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1111 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 261-4112
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 261-4112
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
201 Pendar St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3757
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3757
Grades: K-5
| 153 students
Progressive Academy Of Creative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3315 Hayneville
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3760
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3760
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Safety Net Academy Montgomery (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Safety Net Academy Montgomery (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Second Chance High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
810 Cedar St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 263-9733
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 263-9733
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Sequel Tsi Montgomery Llc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
135 Mildred St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 647-1780
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 647-1780
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4015 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery, AL include Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Forest Avenue Elementary School and Bear Exploration Center.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery?
53 public schools are located in Montgomery.
What percentage of students in Montgomery go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Montgomery are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery?
Montgomery public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Montgomery are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montgomery include: Wilson Elementary School vs. Blount Elementary School, Brewbaker Middle School vs. Carr Middle School, Percy Julian High School vs. Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School
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