For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,504 students in 35806, AL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,580 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35806, AL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
35806, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-11
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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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