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Education in MGM and the River Region
Montgomery and the River Region offers a diverse public and private school education system for families. With three county school systems, home to over 50,000 students, we’ve got test scores and magnet schools to help you find the right fit. If you are looking at private school options, we have information on 28 schools – everything from religious, college preparatory and special needs.
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Montgomery & the River Region Public School Districts
Montgomery County
Autauga County
Elmore County
Lowndes CountyMontgomery Area Private Schools
Adullam House Christian Academy
Alabama Christian Academy
Autauga Academy
Bethany Christian Academy
Churchill Academy
Cornerstone Classical Christian Academy
East Memorial Christian Academy
Eastwood Christian School
Edgewood Academy
Evangel Christian Academy
Hooper Academy
LEAD Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Macon East Academy
Montessori Academy
Montessori at Hampstead
The Montgomery Academy
Montgomery Adventist School
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School
Montgomery Christian School
New Hope Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Prattville Christian Academy
Resurrection Catholic
Saint James School
Success Unlimited Academy
The Rock School
Trinity Presbyterian School
Valiant Cross Academy
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MPS Schools Make the Grade
The U.S. News and World Report just released its annual report - 2022 Best High Schools - listing the best performing high schools across the country and two of Montgomery's magnet schools were listed:
- Loveless Academic Magnet Program (LAMP) ranked 17th best high school and 7th best magnet school nationally and is the #1 high school in Alabama.
- Booker T. Washington Magnet ranked 11th best high school in Alabama.
- Brewbaker Tech Magnet ranked 20th best high school in Alabama.
View the full report: 2022 Best High Schools
NICHE ranks Loveless Academic Magnet Program within the top 50 schools in Alabama, in 2022. In addition, Loveless Academic Magnet Program is the #1 public high school and Booker T. Washington Magnet High School is #3 in Alabama.
In 2022, the School Review graded schools across the country and eight MPS schools ranked within the top 10% in the nation.
- Loveless Academic Magnet Program (LAMP) was named the best public high school in Alabama
- Brew Baker Tech Magnet High School was named the #2 best magnet high school in Alabama
- Booker T. Washington Magnet High School was named the #3 best magnet high school in Alabama
- Grade "B+" schools include Forest Avenue Elementary School, Baldwin Art & Academics Magnet, Floyd Middle School
- Grade “B” schools include Macmillan International Academy, Bear Exploration Center
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K-12 Education
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Montgomery & the River Region Public School Districts
System Enrollment Schools Montgomery County 31,470 34 elementary
11 middle/junior
9 high schoolAutauga County 9,558 5 elementary
3 intermediate
3 high school
2 K-12Elmore County 11,005 6 elementary
4 middle
5 high schoolLowndes County 1,549 3 elementary
2 middle
3 high schoolPike Road 2,200 1 elementary
1 middle
1 high schoolMontgomery Public School System Specialty Programs
Elementary School Bear Exploration Center for Mathematics and Science
Carver Elementary and Arts Magnet
Forest Avenue Academic Magnet
MacMillan International AcademyMiddle School Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet
Floyd Middle School for Math, Science & Technology
Carr Middle School Magnet ProgramHigh School Booker T. Washington Magnet
Brewbaker Technology Magnet
Loveless Academic Magnet ProgramIntermediate Baccalaureate Diploma Program MacMillan International Academy Career Technologies Montgomery Preparatory Academy for Career Technologies Scholastic Majors at Various High Schools Culinary/Hospitality/Tourism
Advanced Automotive Manufacturing
Business/Marketing/Finance
AgriScienceMontgomery Preparatory Academy for Career Technologies (MPACT)
Students at Montgomery’s technical high school, Montgomery Preparatory Academy for Career Technologies (MPACT), complete high school course work while earning certifications in trades. MPACT offers the following majors:
Advertising and Design Industrial Systems Building Science and Construction Intro to Computer Coding Electrical Technology Medical Science Fire Science Public Safety HVAC Welding and Metal Fabrication Montgomery Area Private Schools
Adullam House Christian Academy
Alabama Christian Academy
Autauga Academy
Bethany Christian Academy
Churchill Academy
Cornerstone Classical Christian Academy
East Memorial Christian Academy
Eastwood Christian School
Edgewood Academy
Evangel Christian Academy
Hooper Academy
LEAD Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Macon East Academy
Montessori Academy
Montessori at Hampstead
The Montgomery Academy
Montgomery Adventist School
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School
Montgomery Christian School
New Hope Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Prattville Christian Academy
Resurrection Catholic
Saint James School
Success Unlimited Academy
The Rock School
Trinity Presbyterian School
Valiant Cross Academy
Victory Christian AcademyMetro Area Specialty Programs
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Local Colleges and Universities
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Alabama State University
Alabama State University offers 9 academic units and nearly 50 undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs, including education degrees and certificates, a well-known theatre program and new initiatives in forensic science and nanobiotechnology.
Enrollment: 4,413Auburn University at Montgomery
Auburn University at Montgomery offers more than 90 areas of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including unique programs in GIS, Hospitality and Tourism, Homeland Security, and Cybersystems and Information Security. U.S. News and World Report ranks Auburn Montgomery among the South’s top universities.
Enrollment: 5,211Faulkner University
Faulkner University is a distinctively Christian university and is home to 5 colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business and Executive Education, Biblical Studies, Education, and School of Law.
Enrollment: 3,178Huntingdon College
Huntingdon College is a college of the United Methodist Church, and offers a liberal arts core curriculum that leads to a broad range of academic majors, pre-professional programs, and teacher certification programs.
Enrollment: 1,081South University
South University offers associates and bachelors degree programs in the fields of business, criminal justice, health sciences, information technology and legal studies. In addition, South recently added a Master of Science in Professional Counseling.
Enrollment: 390Trenholm State Community College
Trenholm State Community College has two Montgomery campuses and offers 35 occupational courses. At the Patterson campus’ $4 million state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing center, students can earn a two-year degree in automotive manufacturing technology and two additional short-term certificates in advanced manufacturing.
Enrollment: 1,855Troy University's Montgomery Campus
Troy University's Montgomery Campus is one of Troy’s larger campuses. The staff is dedicated primarily to serving the “nontraditional” student, who is often a working adult. Evening, weekend, TV, online and blended classes are available. U.S. News and World Report ranks Troy University among the South’s top universities.
Enrollment: 774