For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,090 students in 36106, AL (there are , serving 1,656 private students). 40% of all K-12 students in 36106, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36106, AL are Forest Avenue Elementary School and Vaughn Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36106 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36106, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36106, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
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 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
36106, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Second Chance High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
810 Cedar St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 263-9733
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 263-9733
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36106, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36106, AL include Forest Avenue Elementary School and Vaughn Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36106?
2 public schools are located in 36106.
What percentage of students in 36106 go to public school?
40% of all K-12 students in 36106 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36106?
36106 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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