For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,225 students in 36117, AL (there are , serving 226 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 36117, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36117, AL are Blount Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School and Wares Ferry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36117 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36117, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36117, AL 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blount Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1650 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0078
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8900 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 272-8819
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Wares Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6425 Wares Ferry Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1036
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Halcyon Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Parkview Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #55.
Carr Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #66.
Dozier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Mclemore Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #88.
Park Crossing High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Park Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-8121
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 871 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kilby Correctional Facility
Special Education School
12201 Edna Brake Lucas Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 215-6600
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 215-6600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
36117, Alabama 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Safety Net Academy Montgomery (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Safety Net Academy Montgomery (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36117, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36117, AL include Blount Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School and Wares Ferry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36117?
9 public schools are located in 36117.
What percentage of students in 36117 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 36117 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36117?
36117 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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