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Montgomery County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 7,650 students in Montgomery County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Alabama.
Public Preschools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
50 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
26,395 Students
285,320 Students
# Teachers
1,499 Teachers
17,073 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montgomery County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
74%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
11%
% Black
76%
30%
% White
5%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,158 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,179 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$347 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$322 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,158
$12,875
Spending / Student
$12,179
$12,097
Best Montgomery County School District Public Preschools (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 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Mobile Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
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 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Pintlala Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Federal Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Crump Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Woodley Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
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 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
King Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
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 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1212.
Highland Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Willena Ave
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Southlawn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Patricia Ln
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Nixon Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Dannelly Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3425 Carter Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3657
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3657
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
4445 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8005
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8005
Gr: PK-2 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
4015 Mcinnis Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 223-6801
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 223-6801
Gr: PK | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
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