Monte Sano Elementary School in Huntsville stands above every other school in the Huntsville City Schools district — it’s atop the city’s highest peak at just over 1,600 feet. The school’s educators and supportive parents work hard to keep its roughly 280 students among top achievers. With a stated mission of Motivate, Succeed and Excel, Monte Sano Elementary prioritizes student learning with challenging and fun classes in robotics, theater, chess, green power, Spanish, music, taekwondo and more. Eight out of 10 students score at or above the proficient level for math. U.S. News & World Report ranked it No. 1 among Huntsville elementary schools, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. The small school’s neighborhood setting is unique, with roots in a self-contained rural community that dates to the 1800s. By the 1950s dozens of families with ties to the space program at Marshall Space Flight Center had settled there and founded the school in 1959. Parental involvement at this Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse School is at a remarkable 100 percent for the last 36 years. Students here placed third in a statewide robotics competition and earned an A on a state report card in 2018.
Monte Sano Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
1107 Monte Sano Blvd SE,
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville City Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms Christie H Finley
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
3.7%
State Average
27.8%
Science
3.3%
State Average
21.8%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
494:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.6%
Male
46.4%
White
84.8%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
5.3%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/20/2024
MSE is the best school in town and one of the best in the state! The teachers, admin and staff are second to none! Everyone knows your child by name and everyone also strives for excellence!
GreatSchools Reviews
3/31/2021
The best school in Huntsville! Great parents, teachers, staff and admin!
1/18/2021
Wonderful little school led by a great principal and teachers who truly care about their students.
1/16/2020
Fantastic school! Caring staff, always treating everyone like family.
11/12/2018
Being at Monte Sano has been an incredible experience for our children and our entire family. Strong academics, educational opportunities, dedicated faculty and staff, supportive families. So thankful to be part of this great community!
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Monte Sano
List Price Range
$396K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$598,909
Median Lot Size
21,780 Sq Ft
% Renters
11%
Household Income
$145,384
% of College Grads
65%
Median Age
48
Average House Size
3,007 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
1.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,092 - $1,542 per month
- Hampton Falls
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 915+ Sq Ft
- 1000 Hampton Fall Blvd
- Brownsboro, AL
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$1,095 - $1,520 per month
- The Heights at Monte Sano
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 622+ Sq Ft
- Old Hwy 431
- Huntsville, AL
Additional Schools in the Area
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Private
Parks in this Area
Oak Park Playground
Monte Sano State Park
- Camping
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Lewter Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Maple Hill Park
- Trails
- Playground
Hermitage Park
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