For the 2026 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 Davis 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 12% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Charter School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 North Street
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3848
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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.
Davis Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Rosa Parks Dr
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3662
Montgomery, AL 36105
(334) 269-3662
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Nixon Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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 Davis 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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