For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,756 students in 35802, AL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 35802 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35802, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35802, AL Public Elementary 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.
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 elementary schools in 35802, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35802, AL include Jones Valley Elementary School, Roger B Chaffee Elementary School and Whitesburg Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35802?
5 public elementary schools are located in 35802.
What is the racial composition of students in 35802?
35802 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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