For the 2025 school year, there are 4 charter public preschools serving 1,675 students in Alabama.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Alabama are University Charter School Elementary School, Breakthrough Charter School and Nixon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Preschools 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Alabama?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Alabama include University Charter School Elementary School, Breakthrough Charter School and Nixon Elementary School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Alabama?
4 charter public preschools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama charter public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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