For the 2025 school year, there are 45 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 Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet. 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 12% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), 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 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Bear Exploration Center
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2525 Churchill Dr
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-8014
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-8014
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
410 S Mcdonough St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3870
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3870
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Macmillan International At Mckee
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4015 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Pike Road Elementary School
(Math: 43% | 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
Grades: PK-3
| 955 students
Rank: #66.
Pike Road Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | 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
Grades: 4-6
| 605 students
Rank: #77.
Blount Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1650 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #88.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8900 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #99.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Mobile Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Pintlala Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Federal Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: #1111.
Dalraida Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 Dalraida Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1007
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1007
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #1212.
Flowers Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Harrison Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1015
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1015
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1313.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hill St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-6920
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-6920
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1414.
Wares Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6425 Wares Ferry Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1515.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #1616.
Halcyon Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Parkview Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #1717.
Catoma Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Carr Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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
Grades: K-3
| 380 students
Rank: #2222.
Crump Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Woodley Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #2323.
Brewbaker Intermediate School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4455 Brewbaker Drive
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8006
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8006
Grades: 3-5
| 551 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Dozier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
King Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #2626.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Mclemore Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #2727.
Highland Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Willena Ave
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2828.
Dannelly Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3425 Carter Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3657
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3657
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #2929.
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
Grades: 4-8
| 378 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Southlawn Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Patricia Ln
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Mckee Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4017 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7528
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7528
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #3434.
Morningview Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2849 Pelzer Ave
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1028
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1028
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Highland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2024 Highland Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3690
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3690
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
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Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5351 Gordon Persons Building
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 694-4641
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 694-4641
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Brantwood Childrens Home (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1309 Upper Wetumpka Rd
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 265-0784
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 265-0784
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
C I T Y School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3315 Hayneville Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-2489
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-2489
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Daisy Lawrence Beep Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2124 Beach St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3653
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3653
Grades: 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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
56 Naftel Ramer Road
Ramer, AL 36069
(334) 562-3250
Ramer, AL 36069
(334) 562-3250
Grades: n/a
| 46 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
630 Augusta Ave
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7120
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7120
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Floyd Middle School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
3444 Lebron Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7130
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7130
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
696 Georgia Washington Rd
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 215-8290
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 215-8290
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
164 E South Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 284-8001
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 284-8001
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3315 Hayneville Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3681
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3681
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3950 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1025
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 260-1025
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
215 Hall St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3694
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3694
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1756 S Court St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3726
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3726
Grades: 10-12
| 517 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
800 Magnolia Blvd., Bldg 538
Montgomery, AL 36112
(334) 953-7804
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
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 288-2280
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
1220 Hugh St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3755
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3755
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Montgomery Childrens Specialty Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2853 Forbes Dr
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 261-3445
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 261-3445
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 Hugh Street
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 241-5307
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 241-5307
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Montgomery Youth Fac (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1111 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 261-4112
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 261-4112
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
201 Pendar St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3757
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3757
Grades: K-5
| 153 students
Progressive Academy Of Creative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3315 Hayneville
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3760
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3760
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Safety Net Academy Montgomery (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Safety Net Academy Montgomery (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Second Chance High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
810 Cedar St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 263-9733
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 263-9733
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Sequel Tsi Montgomery Llc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
135 Mildred St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 647-1780
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 647-1780
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4015 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
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 Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet.
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 49% (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: Wilson Elementary School vs. Blount Elementary School, Brewbaker Middle School vs. Carr Middle School, Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet vs. Carr Middle School
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