For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,096 students in 35603, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35603, AL are Priceville Elementary School, Frances Nungester Elementary School and Julian Harris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35603 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35603, AL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35603, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Priceville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
438 Cave Springs Road
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 341-9202
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 341-9202
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Frances Nungester Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
726 Tammy St Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3079
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3079
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Julian Harris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1922 Mcauliffe Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3096
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3096
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Priceville Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 Highway 67 South
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 355-5104
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 355-5104
Grades: 5-8
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2715 Danville Rd Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-4622
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-4622
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: #66.
Chestnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Cedarhurst Dr Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3092
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 552-3092
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35603, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35603, AL include Priceville Elementary School, Frances Nungester Elementary School and Julian Harris Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35603?
6 public elementary schools are located in 35603.
What is the racial composition of students in 35603?
35603 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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