For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 charter public schools serving 5,748 students in Alabama.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Alabama are University Charter School Elementary School, Magic City Acceptance Academy and Breakthrough Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Schools in Alabama (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Charter School Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 North Street
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Bagby Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Grades: 6-12
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Breakthrough Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Grades: PK-9
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Daniel Payne Drive
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 573-0777
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 573-0777
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #55.
I3 Academy Phase 2
Magnet School
Charter School
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: 6-7
| 208 students
Rank: #66.
I3 Academy Phase 1
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 49th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 403-5777
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 403-5777
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #77.
Lead Academy Building A
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Grades: K-3
| 385 students
Rank: #88.
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Rank: #99.
Lead Academy Building B
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Grades: 4-8
| 326 students
Rank: #1010.
Nixon Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Edgar D Nixon Ave
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3012
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3012
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1111.
Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Rosa Parks Dr
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3662
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3662
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #1212.
Bellingrath Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3350 S Court St
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3623
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3623
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: n/an/a
Acceleration Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama Aerospace And Aviation High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
114 2nd Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 538-0702
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 538-0702
Grades: 9-10
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barnabas School Of Leadership
Charter School
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(901) 870-5081
Dothan, AL 36303
(901) 870-5081
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Covenant Academy Of Mobile
Charter School
4568 Halls Mill Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 510-3671
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 510-3671
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Empower Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2400 7th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 354-3709
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 354-3709
Grades: K-7
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2080 W Fairview Ave
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 315-0106
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 315-0106
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
University Charter School Secondary
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
134 University Drive
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Grades: 6-12
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in Alabama?
The top ranked charter public schools in Alabama include University Charter School Elementary School, Magic City Acceptance Academy and Breakthrough Charter School.
How many charter public schools are located in Alabama?
19 charter public schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama charter public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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