For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 298 students in 35206, AL.
The top ranked public charter school in 35206, AL is I3 Academy Phase 2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 35206 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public charter school average of 9%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 27% statewide average). Charter schools in 35206, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best 35206, AL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
I3 Academy Phase 2
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7901 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 403-5777
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 403-5777
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
35206, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
721 86th St S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5190
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5190
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
7900 8th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8250
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8250
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Mcneel School - Vacca Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8950 Roebuck Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-4981
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-4981
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 35206, AL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 35206, AL include I3 Academy Phase 2.
How many public charter schools are located in 35206?
1 public charter schools are located in 35206.
What is the racial composition of students in 35206?
35206 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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