For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,457 students in 35803, AL (there are , serving 102 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 35803, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35803, AL are Farley Elementary School, Weatherly Heights Elementary School and Mountain Gap Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35803 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35803, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35803, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 Green Cove Rd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7160
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7160
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Weatherly Heights Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1307 Cannstatt Drive Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7460
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7460
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain Gap Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
821 Mountain Gap Road Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7720
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7720
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Gap Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
821 Mountain Gap Road Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7360
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7360
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7060
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #66.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7620
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7620
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35803, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35803, AL include Farley Elementary School, Weatherly Heights Elementary School and Mountain Gap Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 35803?
6 public schools are located in 35803.
What percentage of students in 35803 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 35803 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35803?
35803 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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