For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,225 students in 36117, AL (there are 6 private schools, serving 226 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 36117, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36117, AL are Blount Elementary School, Halcyon Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36117 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36117, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36117, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
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 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
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 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
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 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
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: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Park Crossing High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-8121
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Kilby Correctional Facility
Special Education School
12201 Edna Brake Lucas Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 215-6600
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 215-6600
36117, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36117, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36117, AL include Blount Elementary School, Halcyon Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36117?
9 public schools are located in 36117.
What percentage of students in 36117 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 36117 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36117?
36117 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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