Top 10 Best Montgomery County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 60 public schools serving 30,898 students in Montgomery County, AL (there are 37 private schools, serving 6,830 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AL are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Forest Avenue Elementary School and Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Montgomery County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4405 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
410 S Mcdonough St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3870
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Pike Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Avenue Of Learning
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5310
Grades: PK-3
| 921 students
Rank: #66.
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3315 Hayneville Road
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3617
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Pike Road Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4710 Pike Road
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5360
Grades: 4-6
| 605 students
Rank: #88.
Blount Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1650 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #99.
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Hugh Street
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-7885
Grades: 6-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1010.
Bear Exploration Center
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2525 Churchill Dr
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-8014
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #1111.
Pike Road Jr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
696 Georgia Washington Road
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5360
Grades: 7-9
| 620 students
Rank: #1212.
Macmillan International At Mckee
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4015 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #1313.
Floyd Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3444 Lebron Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7130
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #1414.
Pike Road High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
696 Georgia Washington Rd
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5380
Grades: 10-12
| 542 students
Rank: #1515.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8900 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1616.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Mobile Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1717.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Grades: PK-12
| 87 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
King Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Park Crossing High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 918 students
Rank: #2020.
Carr Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #2121.
Halcyon Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Parkview Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #2222.
Dalraida Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Dalraida Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1007
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lead Building A
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Grades: K-3
| 351 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Pintlala Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Federal Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Catoma Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 Mitchell Young Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 288-5799
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Flowers Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3510 Harrison Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1015
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Mclemore Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Fitzpatrick Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4055 Fitzpatrick Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8044
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Hill St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-6920
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Wares Ferry Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6425 Wares Ferry Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #3131.
Dunbarramer School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
56 Naftel Ramer Rd
Ramer, AL 36069
(334) 562-3250
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Crump Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3510 Woodley Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Dozier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Highland Gardens Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Willena Ave
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4550 Narrow Lane Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8016
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
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Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5351 Gordon Persons Building
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 694-4641
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1309 Upper Wetumpka Rd
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 265-0784
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3315 Hayneville Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-2489
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1601 County Rd. 57
Mount Meigs, AL 36057
(334) 215-3850
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2124 Beach St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3653
Grades: K-6
| 24 students
309 N California St
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3676
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Det Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2109 Bashi Rd Bldg 509
Mount Meigs, AL 36057
(334) 215-3850
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1820 Oak St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 834-5590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
630 Augusta Ave
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7120
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
696 Georgia Washington Rd
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 215-8290
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
164 E South Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 284-8001
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3315 Hayneville Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3681
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3950 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1025
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
215 Hall St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3694
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
225 S Mcdonough St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 832-1386
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
800 Magnolia Blvd., Bldg 538
Montgomery, AL 36112
(334) 953-7804
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Mcinnis School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
3500 Mcinnis Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 288-2280
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
1220 Hugh St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3755
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2853 Forbes Dr
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 261-3445
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3500 Mcinnis Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 288-2280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 Hugh Street
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 241-5307
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1111 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 261-4112
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
201 Pendar St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3757
Grades: K-5
| 153 students
3315 Hayneville
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3760
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
810 Cedar St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 263-9733
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
135 Mildred St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 647-1780
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1000 Industrial School Road
Mount Meigs, AL 36057
(334) 215-6039
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4015 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AL?
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County, AL?
60 public schools are located in Montgomery County, AL.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County, AL go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County, AL?
Montgomery County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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