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Best 36116 Alabama Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,184 students in 36116, AL (there are 5 private schools, serving 2,229 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 36116, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36116, AL are Macmillan International At Mckee, Booker T Washington Magnet High School and Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36116 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36116, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best 36116, AL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macmillan International At Mckee
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4015 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7137
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Bell Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 269-3617
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4405 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
Brewbaker Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4455 Brewbaker Drive
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8006
Gr: 3-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #88.
Mckee Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4017 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7528
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #99.
Lead Academy Building B
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Gr: 4-10 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Fitzpatrick Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4055 Fitzpatrick Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8044
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Brewbaker Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4425 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-8008
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 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
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery Preparatory Academy For Career Technologies
Vocational School
2901 East South Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 613-9177
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 36116, AL?
How many public schools are located in 36116?
14 public schools are located in 36116.
What percentage of students in 36116 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 36116 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36116?
36116 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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