2023 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Huntsville Area

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Mill Creek Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison City Schools, AL,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 2 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 942,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Horizon Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison City Schools, AL,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I’ve had two children come through Horizon and have intentionally not moved so that we can stay at this school. Could not be happier!.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 597,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Heritage Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison City Schools, AL,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says 8 years (combined) of the best teachers and administrators. They care for and challenge these students, preparing them for a bright future. Much deserved designation - keep up the great work HES!.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 842,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Columbia Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison City Schools, AL,

PK, K-5,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our daughter attends Columbia. Coming from military school systems and other subpar public schools, Columbia has been a breath of fresh air. Our daughter LOVES going to school every day! Her teachers...My husband and I went and had lunch with her the other day and we were blown away by the way the students conducted themselves in the hall and lunch room. It is clear they are doing something right....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 844,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Midtown Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison City Schools, AL,

PK, K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says West Madison was an amazing school. I am very sad that I had to move on to Middle School. I bet you could ask anyone that used to, or still goes to West Madison, and they would say the same thing.....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 541,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Madison Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison City Schools, AL,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Even in a rapidly-growing city and region, Madison Elementary excels by keeping the "small school" feel alive. Every educator is personable and approachable, the class sizes are optimal, the....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 507,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Rainbow Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison City Schools, AL,

PK, K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says As an RES parent for the last 9 years, I have seen this school blossom and grow into a place families don't want to leave. In the last 2 years, we have implemented a house system and it has changed....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 872,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Barkley Bridge Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Hartselle City Schools, AL,

PK, K-4,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says All 3 of my children will have went through Barkley Bridge. I just moved my oldest to college, my middle is in Jr HIGH, my youngest at Barkley. As a parent I appreciate the love the teacher's & staff....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 431,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#5 Best Public High Schools in Huntsville Area.

Hartselle High School

Blue checkmark.

Hartselle City Schools, AL,

9-12,

202 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says I love Hartselle High School. It has formed me to be the person I am today. The extracurricular activities and academics are amazing. There are over 12 academies for students to apply their careers....

Read 202 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,066,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Riverton Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison County Schools, AL,

PK, K-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 472,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Huntsville Area.

Hartselle Junior High School

Blue checkmark.

Hartselle City Schools, AL,

7-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Hartselle Junior High is focused on preparing students for learning, leadership and life! The students and teachers exhibit grit and growth in their daily interactions with academics, the arts and....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 506,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Mt. Carmel Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison County Schools, AL,

PK, K-3,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 556,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Crestline Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Hartselle City Schools, AL,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 483,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Lynn Fanning Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison County Schools, AL,

PK, K-3,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This school is great! The teachers are amazing and the level of care shown with the students is commendable! The playground could use a major renovation though. I hope with all the new development....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 630,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Huntsville Area.

Hartselle Intermediate School

Blue checkmark.

Hartselle City Schools, AL,

5-6,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says HIS has significantly contributed to my child both academically, socially and emotionally this year. Despite all of the Pandemic barriers this year brought on, excellent in person learning(and....

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 522,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Moores Mill Intermediate School

Blue checkmark.

Madison County Schools, AL,

4-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 705,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

FE Burleson Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Hartselle City Schools, AL,

PK, K-4,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says So proud my children attended F.E. Burleson Elementary! The staff is always courteous and helpful. The teachers are dedicated to meeting the needs of all students. The cafeteria workers and....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 538,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

SPARK Academy at Cowart

Blue checkmark.

Athens City Schools, AL,

K-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 288,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Monrovia Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison County Schools, AL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 505,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School

Decatur City Schools, AL,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 327,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Monte Sano Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Huntsville City Schools, AL,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 243,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Central School

Blue checkmark.

Madison County Schools, AL,

PK, K-8,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I love this school we have never had any problems!.

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 669,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Hampton Cove Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Huntsville City Schools, AL,

PK, K-5,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I toured 5 of the largest private schools in Huntsville/Madison to compare what every school was doing at my child's grade level and I came away so pleased with the quality of the education offered....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 634,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Madison Cross Roads Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Madison County Schools, AL,

PK, K-5,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says This school is very involved with the community and the staff go above and beyond their job to help students. Great school!.

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 918,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntsville Area.

Harvest School

Blue checkmark.

Madison County Schools, AL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 697,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,