For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,090 students in 36106, AL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 36106 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36106, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36106, AL Public Elementary Schools (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.
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
36106, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36106, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36106, AL include Forest Avenue Elementary School and Vaughn Road Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36106?
2 public elementary schools are located in 36106.
What is the racial composition of students in 36106?
36106 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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