For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,858 students in Montgomery County, AL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Montgomery County, AL are Lead Academy Building A, Lead Academy Building B and Davis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, AL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public charter school average of 8%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 27% statewide average). Charter schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public charter school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Montgomery County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 4-10 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Davis Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Rosa Parks Dr
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3662
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3662
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Nixon Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Edgar D Nixon Ave
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3012
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3012
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Bellingrath Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3350 S Court St
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3623
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3623
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute
Charter School
2080 W Fairview Ave
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 315-0106
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 315-0106
Gr: K-7 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brantwood Childrens Home (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1309 Upper Wetumpka Rd
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 265-0784
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 265-0784
C I T Y School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3315 Hayneville Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-2489
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-2489
Gr: 6-12
Camps High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1601 County Rd. 57
Mount Meigs, AL 36057
(334) 215-3850
Mount Meigs, AL 36057
(334) 215-3850
Gr: 7-12
Daisy Lawrence Beep Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2124 Beach St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3653
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3653
Gr: 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
Gr: K-12
Det Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2109 Bashi Rd Bldg 509
Mount Meigs, AL 36057
(334) 215-3850
Mount Meigs, AL 36057
(334) 215-3850
Gr: 7-12
56 Naftel Ramer Road
Ramer, AL 36069
(334) 562-3250
Ramer, AL 36069
(334) 562-3250
46 students Minority enrollment: 83%
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
630 Augusta Ave
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7120
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7120
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
696 Georgia Washington Rd
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 215-8290
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 215-8290
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
164 E South Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 284-8001
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 284-8001
Gr: PK-5
3315 Hayneville Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3681
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3681
Gr: K-5
1756 S Court St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3726
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3726
Gr: 10-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
800 Magnolia Blvd., Bldg 538
Montgomery, AL 36112
(334) 953-7804
Montgomery, AL 36112
(334) 953-7804
Gr: PK-8
Mcinnis School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
3500 Mcinnis Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 288-2280
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 288-2280
Gr: 10-12
Montgomery Childrens Specialty Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2853 Forbes Dr
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 261-3445
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 261-3445
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
1200 Hugh Street
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 241-5307
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 241-5307
Montgomery Youth Fac (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1111 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 261-4112
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 261-4112
Gr: 4-12
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
201 Pendar St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3757
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3757
Gr: K-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Progressive Academy Of Creative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3315 Hayneville
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3760
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3760
Gr: 6-12
Safety Net Academy Montgomery (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Gr: 6-12
Safety Net Academy Montgomery (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Gr: 6-12
Second Chance High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
810 Cedar St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 263-9733
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 263-9733
Gr: 7-12
Sequel Tsi Montgomery Llc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
135 Mildred St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 647-1780
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 647-1780
Gr: 6-12
Wallace School - Mt Meigs Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Industrial School Road
Mount Meigs, AL 36057
(334) 215-6039
Mount Meigs, AL 36057
(334) 215-6039
Gr: 7-12
4015 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Montgomery County, AL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Montgomery County, AL include Lead Academy Building A, Lead Academy Building B and Davis Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Montgomery County?
7 public charter schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public charter schools average of 90% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Montgomery County include: Lead Academy Building A vs. Lead Academy Building B, Lead Academy Building B vs. Lead Academy Building A
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