For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 954 students in 36104, AL (there are 5 private schools, serving 455 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 36104, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36104, AL are Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet and Nixon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36104 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36104, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36104, AL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
36104, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36104, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36104, AL include Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet and Nixon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36104?
2 public schools are located in 36104.
What percentage of students in 36104 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 36104 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36104?
36104 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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