2026-2027 Madison City Schools Rezoning Guide

Growth is a sign of a thriving community, and in Madison, we are growing with purpose. The 2026-2027 school year heralds a new era for Madison City Schools with the grand opening of Russell Branch Elementary. This isn't just a new building; it is a state-of-the-art educational hub designed to inspire the next generation of leaders with cutting-edge resources and modern learning environments.

For households impacted by these changes, the message is one of reassurance and continued excellence. Because every single campus in our district holds an "A" rating, students designated for rezoning are simply moving from one "A" ranked school to another "A" ranked school. This strategic realignment is essential to maintaining the optimal class sizes and high academic standards that drive our property values and make Madison City Schools the gold standard in Alabama.


 

Rezoning At A Glance

Timeline & Scope

Effective Date August 2026

School Year 2026-2027

Primary Change

New School Opening Russell Branch Elementary

Location Hardiman Road Area

Community Impact

Neighborhoods Affected Approx. 60

Levels Impacted Elem, Middle & High


 

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Elementary School Changes

Neighborhood Name New Zone (2026)
3 Park Preserve Russell Branch
5th Season Rainbow
Acadia at Arlington Park Russell Branch
Autumn Lane Rainbow
Barnett’s Crossing Russell Branch
Bellawoods Russell Branch
Brentwood Manor Russell Branch
Brighton Park Russell Branch
Brook Haven Mill Creek
Brookfield Manor Mill Creek
Cedar Acres Russell Branch
Cedar Cove Russell Branch
CENTRAL PARK AT ARLINGTON PARK Russell Branch
Chapel Hill Mill Creek
Creekside Park Russell Branch
Crestview Estates Horizon
Evergreen Mill Mill Creek
Forest Hills Horizon
Foster Place Mill Creek
Greenbrier Hills Russell Branch
Greenbrier Woods Russell Branch
Hardiman Estates Russell Branch
Heritage Hills Russell Branch

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Hidden River Mill Creek
Hunters Chase Columbia
Madison Branch Russell Branch
Malvern Hill Russell Branch
Moore’s Creek Russell Branch
Morris Estate Russell Branch
Nature’s Trail Russell Branch
Noland Hills Horizon
Oakland Park Rainbow

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Rolling Wood Heritage
Rolling Woods Columbia
Shamrock Russell Branch
Southern Landing Mill Creek
Stillwater Cove Russell Branch
Stone Brook Russell Branch
The Hamptons at Piney Creek Russell Branch
Towne Lakes Mill Creek
Village at Oakland Springs Russell Branch
Westgate Rainbow
Whitworth Farms Mill Creek

Middle School Changes

Neighborhood Name New Zone (2026)
Bellawoods Liberty
Cambridge Woods Discovery
Clift Acres Discovery
Evergreen Mill Journey
Foster Place Journey
Hidden River Journey
Hughes Heights Discovery
Hunters Chase Liberty
Madison Village Liberty
Nature’s Trail Liberty
Rolling Wood Liberty
Sharp Discovery
Stavemill Estates Discovery
Towne Lakes Journey
Village at Oakland Springs Liberty

High School Changes

Neighborhood Name New Zone (2026)
Bellawoods James Clemens
Nature’s Trail James Clemens
Village at Oakland Springs James Clemens