For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 339 students in 36756, AL.
The top ranked public charter school in 36756, AL is Breakthrough Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 36756 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public charter school average of 9%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 27% statewide average). Charter schools in 36756, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public charter school average of 88% (majority Black).
Best 36756, AL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
36756, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Head Start Perry Cty (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Greensboro St
Marion, AL 36756
(205) 682-5300
Marion, AL 36756
(205) 682-5300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hwy. 14 West
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6741
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6741
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 36756, AL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 36756, AL include Breakthrough Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 36756?
1 public charter schools are located in 36756.
What is the racial composition of students in 36756?
36756 public charter schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public charter schools average of 88% (majority Black).
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