For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,437 students in 35810, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 109 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 35810, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35810, AL are Academy For Science Foreign Language, Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School and Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35810 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35810, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35810, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science Foreign Language
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3221 Mastin Lake Rd
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4800 Sparkman Drive Ne
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3221 Mastin Lake Road
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Sparkman Drive Ne
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Montview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Garvin Rd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7320
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7320
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Barney Terrace Nw
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7200
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Kenwood Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7240
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7240
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Hilltop Terrace Nw
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7400
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Ronald Mcnair 78
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Pulaski Pike
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7660
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7660
Gr: 7-8 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
James Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5308 Mastin Lake Rd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7500
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Jemison High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Pulaski Pike
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-8100
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 867 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
35810, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3221 Mastin Lake Rd
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7660
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7660
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4800 Sparkman Dr
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7680
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7680
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
6201 Pueblo Dr
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-8100
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35810, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35810, AL include Academy For Science Foreign Language, Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School and Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 35810?
11 public schools are located in 35810.
What percentage of students in 35810 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 35810 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35810?
35810 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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