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Best Montgomery County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 12,552 students in Montgomery County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, AL are Pike Road Elementary School, Blount Elementary School and Carver 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 12% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), 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 48% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pike Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Avenue Of Learning
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5310
Gr: PK-3 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Blount Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1650 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3100 Mobile Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3625
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Halcyon Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Parkview Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8900 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Pintlala Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Federal Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-9523
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Vaughn Road Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4407 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 260-1031
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Crump Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3510 Woodley Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Dozier Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
King Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4655 Gateway Dr
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Wares Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6425 Wares Ferry Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4550 Narrow Lane Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8016
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lead Academy Building A
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Gr: PK-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Highland Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Willena Ave
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Southlawn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5225 Patricia Ln
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 284-8028
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Nixon Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Edgar D Nixon Ave
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3012
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Highland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2024 Highland Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3690
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Dannelly Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3425 Carter Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3657
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Brewbaker Primary School
4445 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8005
Gr: PK-2 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Mckee Prek Center
4015 Mcinnis Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 223-6801
Gr: PK | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1

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 Carver Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
29 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 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?

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