For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,641 students in 35802, AL (there are , serving 2,790 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in 35802, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35802, AL are Jones Valley Elementary School, Roger B Chaffee Elementary School and Whitesburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35802 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35802, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35802, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jones Valley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4908 Garth Rd Se
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7220
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7220
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7900 Whittier Road Sw
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7040
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7040
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Whitesburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6810 Whitesburg Drive Se
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7520
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7520
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Virgil Grissom High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Haysland Road
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,885 students
Rank: #55.
Whitesburg Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 Sanders Rd
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7780
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7780
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mental Health Center
Special Education School
4040 Memorial Pkwy S W
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 533-1970
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 533-1970
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35802, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35802, AL include Jones Valley Elementary School, Roger B Chaffee Elementary School and Whitesburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35802?
6 public schools are located in 35802.
What percentage of students in 35802 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 35802 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35802?
35802 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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