For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 438 students in 35214, AL.
The top-ranked public charter school in 35214, AL is Legacy Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 35214 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public charter school average of 8%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 27% statewide average). Charter schools in 35214, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best 35214, AL Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Prep
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Daniel Payne Drive
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 573-0777
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 573-0777
Gr: K-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
35214, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 Daniel Payne Dr
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-3190
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-3190
Gr: 6-8
1520 Cherry Ave
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 379-4050
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 379-4050
Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Scott Extended Day Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
572 Cherry Ave Hibernian
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 783-6185
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 783-6185
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 35214, AL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 35214, AL include Legacy Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in 35214?
1 public charter schools are located in 35214.
What is the racial composition of students in 35214?
35214 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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