- General Public School Information
- Educational Systems
- Accountability Act
- Charter School
- Accomplishments
- Magnet Programs
- Career Tech Programs
Age requirements: Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1 are eligible for admission to public kindergarten. Kindergarten classes are provided at all public schools, but are not mandatory. All children between the ages of 6 and 17 are required to be enrolled in school.
Location: A child’s school is determined by the location of the parent’s or legal guardian’s residence. Students must attend the school in their assigned zone with the exception of magnet schools, or a transfer from a priority school.
Transportation: Busing is used throughout the system for any student who lives more than 2.5 miles from the school they are zoned to attend. For students attending magnet schools, transportation is provided to and from the public school the students would normally be zoned to attend. The students will then be bussed to their neighborhood. There is door-to-door transportation available on specially equipped buses for children with special education needs.
Registration: Parents must present an Alabama Certificate of Immunization (blue card) obtained by their doctor or an exemption as prescribed by the Department of Public Health. A child’s birth certificate, social security number, and proof of the parent’s or guardian’s address must also be presented. A social security number is required. If a student is transferring from another school, a transcript, report card, or transfer notice must be presented at the time of registration.
Click here to view the latest Alabama State Department of Education Report Card
Montgomery County Schools
Pike Road Schools
Autauga County Schools
There are 12 public schools with approximately 9,150 students in the Autauga County system—
Inherent in the Autauga school system mission is the belief that “schools should be safe, happy places where children look forward to coming each day to celebrate their joy for life and learning, that all children can learn, and that teaching should be adapted to the learning styles of those being taught.”
For more information and school calendars, please visit the Autauga County Public Schools online at www.acboe.net
Elmore County Schools
There are 16 public schools in the Elmore County system with approximately 11,200 students—
The philosophy of this school system is: “Each student is seen as a unique person who possesses certain potential, needs, aspirations, and interests. As each student is different, the purpose of education is to provide appropriate experiences in school, which develop maximum achievement so each individual will become a useful and productive member of society.” Elmore County Schools have a Smartboard learning tool in each classroom. For more information about the Elmore County Public School System, please visit www.elmoreco.com.
Elmore County’s Diverse Gateway to Education (EDGE), encompasses 21st century, SACS accredited education with the primary goal of empowering students with tools for success. EDGE is a free virtual program available for students in grades 3-12 living in Elmore, Autauga, and Montgomery counties. EDGE students learn at home, with diverse options including live tutors and schedule flexibility. For more information and application, visit www.elmoreco.com/virtual or contact Cindy Hines at 334-514-3931 ext. 27001.
The Alabama Accountability Act
There are several options for students zoned to attend priority schools. The student may remain or enroll in their assigned school. The student may also transfer to a comparable school that is not included on the annual list of “priority schools” within the same local school system, as long as it has available space and is willing to accept the student. As another option, the student may transfer to a qualifying private Alabama school that is willing to accept the student.
A parent is eligible to claim income tax credit if the parent claims the eligible student as a dependent on their Alabama income tax return, the student is enrolled in or assigned to attend a failing school, the parent chooses to transfer the student from the priority school to a non-priority public school or private school, and the parent incurs creditable costs related to the transfer of the student. Tuition and other mandatory fees charged to the parent by the non-priority public school or private school to which the eligible student transferred qualify for income tax credit.
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What Do Charter Schools Offer?
PUBLIC SCHOOL CHARTS
Enrollment: Average number of students attending school after Labor Day
Free/Reduced Price Meals: Percentage of students who applied for and were approved for free or reduced price meals. This is an indicator of poverty in certain areas.
ELA Proficiency: Percentage of proficient students in the areas of reading and ELA utilizing assessments in tested grades.
Math Proficiency: Percentage of individual students who demonstrate proficiency in math.
Chronic Absenteeism: Percentage of students having 15 or more absences in a given school year.
Source: https://reportcard.alsde.edu/OverallScorePage.aspxReportYear=2021&SystemCode=051&SchoolCode=0000
Charter Schools
LEAD Academy
2897 Eastern Blvd • (334) 451-3127
As Montgomery’s first public charter, LEAD Academy’s vision is to build leaders by engaging students, focusing on high achievement, and developing the whole child to become knowledgeable, productive, well-rounded citizens.
LIFE Academy
2080 W Fairview Ave • (334) 315-0106
Davis Elementary
3605 Rosa Parks Ave • (334) 269-3662
E.D. Nixon Elementary
1000 Edgar D Nixon Ave • (334) 269-3012
Bellingrath Middle School
3350 South Court St • (334) 269-3623
Montgomery public schools’ accomplishments
Six Schools Nationally recognized.
Montgomery Public Schools has six of the 20 best high schools and three of the top 10 elementary and middle schools in the state of Alabama, according to U.S. News and World Reports. LAMP High continued its long streak of being ranked the best high school in the state. It is also ranked the seventh-best magnet school and the 17th best overall high school in the nation. Booker T. Washington Magnet High was ranked as the 11th best high school in the state, and Brewbaker Technology Magnet High came in at number 20.
SEVEN SCHOLARS RECOGNIZED AS AMONG NATION’S BEST
Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.
Booming pre-K programs.
Advanced Placement Superstars.
MPS has over 20 AP course offerings with nearly 1,500 high school students taking one or more AP classes each school year. MPS also offers Pre-AP science, math, and English courses to middle school students.
More than $62 million in scholarship money was earned by MPS Seniors in 2021.
Montgomery’s Magnet Schools
Montgomery Public Schools’ magnet programs are highly competitive programs that cover all grade levels with themes including technology, performing arts, and accelerated academics. Each year, the number of openings varies from school to school, with the most open slots available in kindergarten.
Each school has different entrance criteria. If a student meets the criteria they are then selected by a random selection process. Only one application should be submitted per year. Contact the magnet schools for program descriptions and entry requirements.
For more information, visit www.mps.k12.al.us
Elementary Magnet
Programs (Grades K-5)
Bear Exploration Center
(334) 284-8014 • 2525 Churchill Dr
www.bear.mps-al.org
Principal: Nina Williams
Emphasis: Math, science, and technology
MacMillan International Academy
(334) 284-7137 • 4015 McInnis Rd
www.macmillan.mps-al.org
Principal: Faith Goshay
Emphasis: Humanities, communications, and technology
Forest Avenue Academic Magnet
(334) 269-3673 • 1700 W Fifth St
www.forestave.mps-al.org
Principal: Emily Farmer
Emphasis: Accelerated academics
Carver Elementary and Arts Magnet
(334) 269-3625 • 3100 Mobile Dr
www.carverelem.mps-al.org
Principal: Angela Sampson
Emphasis: Performing and visual arts
Middle School Magnet Programs (Grades 6-8)
Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet
(334) 269-3870 • 410 S McDonough St
www.baldwin.mps-al.org
Principal: Kimberly Copeland
Emphasis: Accelerated academics and technology; Performing and visual arts
Floyd Middle Magnet School
(334) 284-7130 • 215 Hall St
Principal: Courtney Giles
Emphasis: Collective Efficacy
High School Magnet Programs
Booker T. Washington Magnet High
(334) 269-3617 • 4400 Bell Rd
www.btw.mps-al.org
Principal: Quesha Starks
Emphasis: Creative and performing arts, communication arts, technology, law, air and space studies
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High
(334) 284-7100 • 4405 Brewbaker Dr
www.brewtech.mps-al.org
Principal: Jason Norred
Emphasis: Architecture/engineering, commerce, graphic design, information technology, medical sciences
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High
(334) 284-7500 • 3440 McGehee Rd
www.loveless.mps-al.org
Principal: Craig Rogers
Emphasis: College preparatory
Montgomery Public Schools Career Academies are programs offered beginning in middle school that help students acquire the skills they need to fulfill college or technical school entrance requirements, receive industry certification, or immediately move into the workforce after graduation.
Students have the flexibility to explore programs of study in fields such as advanced manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, information technology, business, public safety, and more.
These programs combine hands-on technical training with core academic classes and project-based instruction in small learning communities, designed to reflect the real-world environments students will work in.
Career tech students gain practical career experience through internships with local businesses, dual enrollment opportunities with two and four-year institutions, and interaction with professionals in the fields they are interested in. For more information, call the MPS Career Tech Office at 334-269-3613.
MPACT
(334) 613-9177 • 2901 East South Blvd
www.mpact.mps-al.org
Principal: Kendrick Britford
Emphasis: Career tech
Founded in 2012, the Montgomery Preparatory Academy for Career Technologies (MPACT) offers highly skilled training in high-paying technical fields such as building science and construction management, electrical technology, HVAC, welding and metal fabrication, coding, and advertising design. In 2016, the school added medical science and industrial systems.
New Pilot Program at Maxwell Elementary/ Middle School