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Best 36117 Alabama Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,629 students in 36117, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 36117, AL are Blount Elementary School, Halcyon Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 36117 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 36117, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).

Best 36117, AL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Halcyon Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Parkview Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
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 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Mclemore Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-1090
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 36117 Alabama

36117, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Safety Net Academy Montgomery (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Gr: 6-12
Safety Net Academy Montgomery (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 36117, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 36117, AL include Blount Elementary School, Halcyon Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 36117?
6 public preschools are located in 36117.
What is the racial composition of students in 36117?
36117 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).

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