For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,090 students in 36106, AL (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,664 private students). 40% of all K-12 students in 36106, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36106, AL are Forest Avenue Elementary School and Vaughn Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36106 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36106, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36106, AL Public Schools (2026)
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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36106, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36106, AL include Forest Avenue Elementary School and Vaughn Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36106?
2 public schools are located in 36106.
What percentage of students in 36106 go to public school?
40% of all K-12 students in 36106 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36106?
36106 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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