For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public preschools serving 12,671 students in Montgomery County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, AL are Pike Road Elementary School, Blount Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pike Road Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 855 students
Rank: #22.
Blount Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Pintlala Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 122 students
Rank: #66.
Dalraida Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 627 students
Rank: #77.
Flowers Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 394 students
Rank: #88.
Morris Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 469 students
Rank: #99.
Wares Ferry Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 372 students
Rank: #1010.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 69 students
Rank: #1111.
Halcyon Elementary School
Magnet 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: #1212.
Catoma Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 203 students
Rank: #1313.
Vaughn Road Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 494 students
Rank: #1414.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 352 students
Rank: #1515.
Dunbarramer School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56 Naftel Ramer Rd
Ramer, AL 36069
(334) 562-3250
Ramer, AL 36069
(334) 562-3250
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
Rank: #1616.
Crump Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 497 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Dozier Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 394 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
King Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 299 students
Rank: #1919.
Garrett Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 564 students
Rank: #2020.
Highland Gardens Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 471 students
Rank: #2121.
Dannelly Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 622 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Fitzpatrick Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 363 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Southlawn Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 336 students
Rank: #2424.
Morningview Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 448 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Highland Avenue Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 430 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Nixon Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #2727.
Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Rosa Parks Dr
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3662
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3662
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #2828.
Chisholm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
307 E Vandiver Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 269-3643
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 269-3643
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brewbaker Primary School
Magnet School
4445 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8005
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8005
Grades: PK-2
| 799 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckee Prek Center
Magnet School
4015 Mcinnis Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 223-6801
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 223-6801
Grades: PK
| 195 students
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
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
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
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
Maxwell Afb Elementary Middle School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
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 preschools in Montgomery County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, AL include Pike Road Elementary School, Blount Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
30 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Montgomery County include: Wilson Elementary School vs. Blount Elementary School, Morningview Elementary School vs. Dalraida Elementary School, Catoma Elementary School vs. Wares Ferry Elementary School
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