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Both Public and Private Schools in the area surrounding Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook and Wetumpka educate children in grades kindergarten through 12. This section provides information on the elementary public schools in the area.  For information on private schools in the area visit the Education-Local Community-Private Schools topic.
There are three county public school systems serving this area: Montgomery County School System, Autauga County School System and Elmore County Schools. Transportation is provided to students enrolled in the public schools.  
A detailed listing of each county system and the schools in each is provided at Contacts/Links.

The Montgomery Public School System is fully accredited by both the State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  The Montgomery Public School System has a widely acclaimed magnet school program offer accelerated courses, while special schools and home services are available for mentally retarded, learning disabled and services are available for mentally retarded, learning disabled and physically handicapped students.

The Montgomery Public School System offers MAGNET School Programs for academically advanced students in the Montgomery area.  Creative and performing arts; mass communication; teaching and Human Services; Math, Science and Technology; Advanced Technology; and Humanities, Writing and Communications are programs available for advanced students Grades K-12.  Magnet schools are also available for students who are interested in the creative and performing arts. There are specific requirements to enroll into either the Academics or Arts program.  Acceptance into the program is based upon an academic record and/or motivation in the arts.  Admission into these schools is by application and there is a pre-registration process for the up-coming school year and in most cases a waiting list.  The applications for the MAGNET schools will be available each year through the Internet at the Montgomery Public School Web Site, which can be found at Contacts/Links.

Kindergarten Entrance Requirements:
Children must be five years old on or before September 1st.  Children entering kindergarten must have a copy of their birth certificate; their social security card number; an immunization form; and proof of his/her address (copy of lease, utility bill, etc.) to register.

First Grade Entrance Requirements:
Children must be six years of age on or before September 2nd to enter the first grade.  A child entering first grade must show proof of immunization for diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella; plus boosters for DPT and polio after the child has reached four years of age.

Second Grade Through Sixth Grade:
New students above the first grade level should present report cards from previous school upon registration.  Immunization records are required.  The local newspaper will announce the date for the elementary school students to begin registering at the appropriate schools.