For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,637 students in 35803, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in 35803, AL are Farley Elementary School, Mountain Gap Elementary School and Weatherly Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 35803 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 35803, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35803, AL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Green Cove Rd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7160
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7160
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Gap Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
821 Mountain Gap Road Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7360
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7360
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7060
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 35803, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in 35803, AL include Farley Elementary School, Mountain Gap Elementary School and Weatherly Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 35803?
4 public preschools are located in 35803.
What is the racial composition of students in 35803?
35803 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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