For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,599 students in 36107, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36107, AL are Childrens Center, Highland Gardens Elementary School and Highland Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36107 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36107, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36107, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Willena Ave
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3685
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2024 Highland Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3690
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3690
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Capitol Heights Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 Federal Dr
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 260-1000
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 260-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
36107, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brantwood Childrens Home (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1309 Upper Wetumpka Rd
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 265-0784
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 265-0784
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Davis Learning Center-beep (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
309 N California St
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3676
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3676
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 36107, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36107, AL include Childrens Center, Highland Gardens Elementary School and Highland Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36107?
4 public elementary schools are located in 36107.
What is the racial composition of students in 36107?
36107 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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