For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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