For the 2025 school year, there are 21 charter public schools serving 6,839 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Schools in Alabama (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Charter School Elementary 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
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Magic City Acceptance Academy
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
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Breakthrough 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-10
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Prep
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-6
| 438 students
Rank: #55.
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
Rank: #66.
I3 Academy Phase 1
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
| 420 students
Rank: #77.
Lead Academy Building A
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
| 380 students
Rank: #88.
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy
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
| 385 students
Rank: #99.
Lead Academy Building B
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
| 378 students
Rank: #1010.
Nixon Elementary 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
| 445 students
Rank: #1111.
Davis Elementary 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
| 512 students
Rank: #1212.
Bellingrath Middle 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
| 615 students
Rank: n/an/a
Acceleration Preparatory Academy
Charter School
3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama Aerospace And Aviation High School
Charter School
114 2nd Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 538-0702
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 538-0702
Grades: 9-10
| 168 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: n/a
| 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
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
Empower Community School
Charter School
751a Academy Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 413-8600
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 413-8600
Grades: K-7
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
Floretta P Carson Visual And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
3100 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 289-9437
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 289-9437
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Freedom Prep Academy
Charter School
None Supplied
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 521-6094
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 521-6094
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Life Academy At Historic St Jude Educational Institute
Charter School
2080 W Fairview Ave
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 315-0106
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 315-0106
Grades: K-6
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
University Charter School Secondary
Charter School
134 University Drive
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 754-3440
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 754-3440
Grades: 6-12
| 320 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?
21 charter public schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama charter public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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