For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,735 students in 35805, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 238 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 35805, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35805, AL are Providence Elementary School, Morris Elementary School and Ridgecrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35805 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35805, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 35805, AL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Chalkstone Street
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7125
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7125
Grades: PK-5
| 833 students
Rank: #22.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Bob Wallace Ave Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Cerro Vista Street Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7380
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7380
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Mcdonnell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4010 Binderton Pl
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7280
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #55.
Morris Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
Huntsville Center For Technology
Vocational School
2800 Drake Ave Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7810
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7810
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
35805, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10 Chalk Stone St
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7125
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7125
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2620 Clinton Ave
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7740
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7740
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
3001 9th Ave Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7480
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7480
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
4217 9th Ave W
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7760
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7760
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35805, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35805, AL include Providence Elementary School, Morris Elementary School and Ridgecrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35805, AL?
6 public schools are located in 35805, AL.
What percentage of students in 35805, AL go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 35805, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35805, AL?
35805, AL public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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