Best Schools in Montgomery, Alabama
71 schools · 43 Elementary · 10 Middle · 9 High · 9 Other
Choosing a school in Montgomery?
Use this page to compare every school in Montgomery by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
High · Montgomery County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Macmillan International at Mckee
Elementary · Montgomery County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
High · Montgomery County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Montgomery for 2026 are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School (8.8/10), Macmillan International at Mckee (8.6/10), and Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 51 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
71
52 public · 19 private
Avg Score
5.7
out of 10
Median Home
$128,270
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
71
52 public · 19 private
Avg Score
5.7
out of 10
Median Home
$128,270
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 7.9/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Montgomery schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Montgomery
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 51 rated schools; 71 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Macmillan International at Mckee | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Catoma Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Brewbaker Primary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Bear Exploration Center | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Forest Avenue Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Halcyon Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Floyd Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.7/10
- Median household income
- $49,815
- Median home value
- $128,270
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 53%
27% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Montgomery compares
Alabama rank
#138 of 179
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Alabama avg (6.3)
Median household income
$50k
83% of Alabama median
Schools in this city
64
Education Snapshot
Montgomery, AlabamaMontgomery's public school landscape spans 72 schools across 3 districts, serving roughly 30,788 students through 43 elementary campuses, 10 middle schools, and 10 high schools. The city's average MySchoolScout composite rating of 5.5/10 — drawn from 65 scored schools — trails the Alabama state average of 6.4/10 by nearly a full point, a consistent gap that signals structural rather than isolated challenges. Six charter schools expand choice within the city, though they account for fewer than 9% of total campuses. The household economics reinforce the pattern: Montgomery's median household income of $53,005 runs 17% below the Alabama state median of $63,554, and 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — context that correlates strongly with school performance across the city. Individual school ratings vary considerably across all three districts, so drilling into specific campuses will matter more than the citywide average alone.
Montgomery County runs Montgomery's public schools
52 public schools. Montgomery County is the dominant district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Montgomery is a Montgomery County school (49 of 52).
Among 51 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.6 to 8.8 — the spread is inside Montgomery, not a citywide average.
- Montgomery County49 public · 94%
- Lead Academy2 public · 4%
- Life Academy1 public · 2%
About Schools in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery's public school system spans 52 ranked schools, with performance ranging widely across the city. The average school score sits at 5.8 out of 10, which signals meaningful variation between options — parents will find both strong performers and schools that fall well below that midpoint. Only 9 schools, or 17% of the total, score 7 or higher, so high-performing seats are competitive and worth researching early.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School leads the city with a score of 8.9 out of 10, making it one of the standout public high schools in the region. As a magnet school, admission is selective, so families should confirm eligibility and application deadlines well in advance. At the elementary level, Brewbaker Primary School scores 8.7, placing it among the strongest elementary options in the city. Dozier Elementary, Forest Avenue Elementary, and Highland Gardens Elementary each score in the 7.4–7.5 range, rounding out a small but meaningful cluster of above-average choices for younger students.
Below that top tier, performance drops off noticeably. With an average of 5.8 across all 52 schools, a significant portion of Montgomery's schools score in the 4–6 range. Parents assigned to a lower-rated school by default should investigate whether magnet programs, school choice policies, or open enrollment options allow them to access higher-performing campuses elsewhere in the district.
The practical takeaway: Montgomery has real bright spots, but they are concentrated. Fewer than one in five schools clears the 7-out-of-10 threshold, so location and proactive research matter more here than in cities with broader top-tier options. Families targeting strong academics should prioritize Loveless for high school and Brewbaker at the primary level, then use MySchoolScout's comparison tools to evaluate which remaining 7-plus schools fall within a workable distance. Getting familiar with Montgomery City Schools' magnet and choice program timelines early in your search will expand your options considerably.
Elementary Schools
43 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 383 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 205 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 3 | 758 students · Pre-K–2nd | 7.8 |
| 4 | 503 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 |
| 5 | 613 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.5 |
| 6 | 615 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 7 | 364 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 8 | 300 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 9 | 544 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 10 | 445 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 |
Show all 43 elementary schools in Montgomery
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 507 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 |
| 2 | 501 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 599 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 4 | 485 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
| 5 | 725 students · 6th–8th | 4.7 |
| 6 | 619 students · 6th–8th | 4.1 |
| 7 | 861 students · 6th–8th | 4.1 |
| 8 | 757 students · 6th–8th | 4.0 |
| 9 | 378 students · 4th–8th | 3.6 |
| 10 | 615 students · 6th–8th | 3.5 |
High Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 433 students · 9th–12th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 573 students · 9th–12th | 8.4 |
| 3 | 505 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 |
| 4 | 871 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 |
| 5 | 517 students · 10th–12th | 4.7 |
| 6 | 1,111 students · 9th–12th | 4.6 |
| 7 | 1,592 students · 9th–12th | 4.0 |
| 8 | 1,260 students · 9th–12th | 3.2 |
| 9 | 211 students · 6th–12th | 3.1 |
Other Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 2 | 184 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.6 | ||
Private Schools7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Evangel Christian AcademyPrivate 214 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 36 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 732 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Trinity Presbyterian SchoolPrivate 601 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | Alabama Christian AcademyPrivate 641 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | River Region AcademyPrivate 80 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | Eastwood Christian SchoolPrivate 259 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama · 71 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 10 ZIP codes
Median Income
$49,815
Median Home Value
$128,270
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
Population
203,178
College Educated
28%
Homeownership
53%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
24.5%
Community Profile
Montgomery has a median household income of $49,815. It is an area where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $128,270, with a median rent of $1,000/month. The area has a poverty rate of 24.5%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Alabama
- Elementary
- 43
- Middle
- 10
- High
- 9
- Other
- 9
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Common questions about schools in Montgomery, Alabama
How many schools are in Montgomery, Alabama?
Montgomery has 71 schools, including 52 public and 19 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Montgomery, Alabama?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Montgomery is 5.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Montgomery, Alabama?
The top-ranked school in Montgomery on MySchoolScout is Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Montgomery, Alabama?
The top-ranked elementary school in Montgomery on MySchoolScout is Macmillan International at Mckee with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Montgomery, Alabama?
The top-ranked middle school in Montgomery on MySchoolScout is Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best high school in Montgomery, Alabama?
The top-ranked high school in Montgomery on MySchoolScout is Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
How many school districts serve Montgomery, Alabama?
Montgomery is served by 3 school districts: Lead Academy, Life Academy, Montgomery County.
What is the education level in Montgomery, Alabama?
According to Census data, 28% of adults in Montgomery have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Montgomery, Alabama?
The median household income in Montgomery is approximately $49,815 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Montgomery, Alabama?
Yes, Montgomery has 19 private schools alongside 52 public schools. The top-rated private school is Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, St Bede with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Montgomery, Alabama?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Montgomery is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Montgomery, Alabama?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.