For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,641 students in 35802, AL (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,790 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in 35802, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35802, AL are Jones Valley Elementary School, Roger B Chaffee Elementary School and Whitesburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35802 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35802, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35802, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones Valley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4908 Garth Rd Se
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7220
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7220
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7900 Whittier Road Sw
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7040
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Whitesburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6810 Whitesburg Drive Se
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7520
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7520
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Virgil Grissom High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Haysland Road
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,885 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Whitesburg Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 Sanders Rd
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7780
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7780
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Mental Health Center
Special Education School
4040 Memorial Pkwy S W
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 533-1970
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 533-1970
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35802, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35802, AL include Jones Valley Elementary School, Roger B Chaffee Elementary School and Whitesburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35802?
6 public schools are located in 35802.
What percentage of students in 35802 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 35802 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35802?
35802 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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