For the 2026-27 school year, there are 46 public elementary schools serving 21,688 students in Montgomery County, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, AL are Forest Avenue Elementary School, Bear Exploration Center and Macmillan International At Mckee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Montgomery County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Bear Exploration Center
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2525 Churchill Dr
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-8014
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-8014
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Macmillan International At Mckee
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4015 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 S Mcdonough St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3870
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3870
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Pike Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Avenue Of Learning
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5310
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5310
Gr: PK-3 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Pike Road Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4710 Pike Road
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5360
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5360
Gr: 4-6 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Blount Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Floyd Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3444 Lebron Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7130
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7130
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Mobile Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Halcyon Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Parkview Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Dalraida Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 Dalraida Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1007
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1007
Gr: K-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Pintlala Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Federal Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Catoma Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Flowers Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Harrison Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1015
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1015
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Carr Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hill St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-6920
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-6920
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Crump Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Woodley Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Dozier Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
King Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Wares Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6425 Wares Ferry Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #2525.
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Hugh Street
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-7885
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-7885
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Highland Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Willena Ave
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Brewbaker Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4455 Brewbaker Drive
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8006
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8006
Gr: 3-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2828.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Mclemore Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Mckee Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4017 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7528
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7528
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #3131.
Southlawn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Patricia Ln
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
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
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Morningview Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2849 Pelzer Ave
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1028
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1028
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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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 elementary schools in Montgomery County, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, AL include Forest Avenue Elementary School, Bear Exploration Center and Macmillan International At Mckee.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County?
45 public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Montgomery County include: Capitol Heights Middle School vs. Goodwyn Middle School, Brewbaker Middle School vs. Carr Middle School, Wilson Elementary School vs. Blount Elementary School
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