For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 18,959 students in Huntsville, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Huntsville, AL are Monte Sano Elementary School, Mt Carmel Elementary School and Riverton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntsville, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Huntsville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monte Sano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1107 Monte Sano Blvd Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7300
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Carmel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
335 Homer Nance Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4660
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4660
Grades: PK-3
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Riverton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2615 Winchester Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4650
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4650
Grades: PK-3
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Monrovia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1030 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4570
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #55.
Farley Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Weatherly Heights Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
Mountain Gap Middle School
Magnet 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
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Riverton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
399 Homer Nance Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4640
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4640
Grades: 4-6
| 813 students
Rank: #99.
Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
990 Ryland Pike
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1010.
Jones Valley Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 456 students
Rank: #1111.
Academy For Science Foreign Language
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1212.
Monrovia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1216 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4580
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #1313.
Mountain Gap Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 324 students
Rank: #1414.
Challenger Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 503 students
Rank: #1515.
Blossomwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1321 Woodmont Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7020
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7020
Grades: PK-6
| 635 students
Rank: #1616.
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 399 students
Rank: #1717.
Challenger Middle School
Magnet 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
| 438 students
Rank: #1818.
Whitesburg Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 334 students
Rank: #1919.
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3221 Mastin Lake Road
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #2020.
Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Sparkman Drive Ne
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #2121.
Huntsville Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
817 Adams St Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7700
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #2222.
Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Barren Fork Blvd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35824
(256) 428-7540
Huntsville, AL 35824
(256) 428-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #2323.
Madison County Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1275 Jordan Rd Building A
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2557
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2557
Grades: 4-12
| 625 students
Rank: #2424.
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Sparkman Drive Ne
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #2525.
Williams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Barren Fork Blvd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35824
(256) 428-7330
Huntsville, AL 35824
(256) 428-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #2626.
Providence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Chalkstone Street
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7125
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7125
Grades: PK-5
| 848 students
Rank: #2727.
Whitesburg Middle School
Magnet 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
| 539 students
Rank: #2828.
Morris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Bob Wallace Ave Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #2929.
Chapman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2006 Reuben Dr
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7640
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #3030.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Cerro Vista Street Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7380
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7380
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #3131.
Montview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
Rank: #3232.
Highlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Barney Terrace Nw
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7200
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: #3333.
Mcdonnell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4010 Binderton Pl
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7280
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #3434.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Kenwood Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7240
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7240
Grades: PK-6
| 459 students
Rank: #3535.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3112 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7100
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
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Huntsville, 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
Community Intensive Treatment Youth High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Spacegate Drive
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 852-1224
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 852-1224
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
3221 Mastin Lake Rd
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7660
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7660
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
605 Clinton Ave
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7140
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7140
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
4800 Sparkman Dr
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7680
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7680
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Jo Johnson High School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
6201 Pueblo Dr
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-8100
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 715 students
1110 Meridian St North
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7260
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7260
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Neavesdavis Detention Center For Children (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
817 Cook Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 532-0300
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 532-0300
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
10 Chalk Stone St
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7125
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7125
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
399 Homer Nance Rd
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-3667
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-3667
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
2620 Clinton Ave
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7740
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7740
Grades: 6-8
| 326 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
3001 9th Ave Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7480
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7480
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
4217 9th Ave W
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7760
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7760
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Huntsville, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Huntsville, AL include Monte Sano Elementary School, Mt Carmel Elementary School and Riverton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Huntsville?
42 public elementary schools are located in Huntsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntsville?
Huntsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Huntsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Huntsville include: Highlands Elementary School vs. James Dawson Elementary School, James Dawson Elementary School vs. Highlands Elementary School, Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School vs. Academy For Science Foreign Language
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