For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 570 students in 35816, AL (there are , serving 699 private students). 45% of all K-12 students in 35816, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in 35816, AL is Sonnie Hereford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 35816 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35816, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35816, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2755 Wilson Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7440
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7440
Grades: PK-6
| 570 students
35816, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Dev Learning (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2901 Fairbanks St
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7120
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7120
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
The Seldon Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2820 Holmes Ave
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7830
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7830
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3401 Holmes Ave
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7950
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2820 Barbara Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7420
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7420
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
4503 University Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7440
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7440
Grades: PK-6
| 501 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35816, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35816, AL include Sonnie Hereford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35816?
1 public schools are located in 35816.
What percentage of students in 35816 go to public school?
45% of all K-12 students in 35816 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35816?
35816 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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