For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 411 students in 35212, AL.
The top-ranked public charter school in 35212, AL is I3 Academy Phase 1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 35212 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public charter school average of 8%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 27% statewide average). Charter schools in 35212, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public charter school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best 35212, AL Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
I3 Academy Phase 1
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 49th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 403-5777
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 403-5777
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
35212, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5201 Airport Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Gr: 9-12
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
801 46th St N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8500
Gr: K-8
The Rushton Schoolgateway Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
5201 Airport Highway
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2700
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2700
Gr: 6-12
Woodlawn High Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5620 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Gr: 9-12
Woodlawn Middle Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5620 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 599-8700
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 599-8700
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 35212, AL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 35212, AL include I3 Academy Phase 1.
How many public charter schools are located in 35212?
1 public charter schools are located in 35212.
What is the racial composition of students in 35212?
35212 public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public charter schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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