For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 charter public middle schools serving 2,922 students in Alabama.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle schools in Alabama are Magic City Acceptance Academy, Breakthrough Charter School and I3 Academy Phase 2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Alabama (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Bagby Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Gr: 6-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Breakthrough Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Gr: PK-10 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 4-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Acceleration Preparatory Academy
Charter School
3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Empower Community School
Charter School
751a Academy Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 413-8600
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 413-8600
Gr: K-7 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public middle schools in Alabama?
The top ranked charter public middle schools in Alabama include Magic City Acceptance Academy, Breakthrough Charter School and I3 Academy Phase 2.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Alabama?
8 charter public middle schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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