For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,509 students in 35806, AL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,584 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 35806, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35806, AL are Monrovia Elementary School, Monrovia Middle School and Columbia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35806 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35806, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35806, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monrovia Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1030 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4570
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
Monrovia Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1216 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4580
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4580
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Explorer Boulevard
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 428-7576
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 428-7576
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
35806, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Intensive Treatment Youth High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Spacegate Drive
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 852-1224
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 852-1224
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35806, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35806, AL include Monrovia Elementary School, Monrovia Middle School and Columbia High School.
How many public schools are located in 35806?
3 public schools are located in 35806.
What percentage of students in 35806 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 35806 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35806?
35806 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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