For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,838 students in 35805, AL (there are , serving 172 private students). 94% 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 Mcdonnell 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 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35805, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Chalkstone Street
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7125
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7125
Gr: PK-5 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Bob Wallace Ave Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Mcdonnell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4010 Binderton Pl
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7280
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Cerro Vista Street Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7380
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7380
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Morris Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
35805, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Huntsville Center For Technology (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
2800 Drake Ave Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7810
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7810
Gr: 9-12
2620 Clinton Ave
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7740
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7740
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
3001 9th Ave Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7480
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7480
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
4217 9th Ave W
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7760
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7760
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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 Mcdonnell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35805?
5 public schools are located in 35805.
What percentage of students in 35805 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 35805 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35805?
35805 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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