For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 339 students in Marion, AL.
The top ranked public charter school in Marion, AL is Breakthrough Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, AL public charter school 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 Marion have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Public Charter Schools in Marion, AL (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
Marion, 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 Marion, AL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Marion, AL include Breakthrough Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Marion?
1 public charter schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion 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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