For the 2026 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 (2026)
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: 54%
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).