Legacy Prep

About Legacy Prep

Legacy Prep is a private school located in the heart of the city. Founded in 2021, the school has quickly become a leader in providing a quality education for students of all ages. Legacy Prep provides a rigorous academic program that is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. The school offers a variety of courses in the humanities, sciences, and arts, as well as extracurricular activities and sports.
At Legacy Prep, the focus is on creating a safe and supportive learning environment for students. The school has a strong commitment to providing a positive and nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and develop the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the future.
Legacy Prep is committed to helping students grow academically and socially. The school provides a variety of enrichment activities and clubs to help students explore their interests and develop their talents. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art, to help students stay engaged and active.
Legacy Prep is dedicated to helping students develop into well-rounded individuals who are prepared to meet the challenges of the future. The school strives to create a legacy of excellence and success for its students.

Address:	1500 Daniel Payne Drive Birmingham, AL 35214
Phone:	(205) 573-0777
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 3
Enrollment:	259 students

Overview Legacy Prep

Legacy Prep serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Legacy Prep placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Legacy Prep

Legacy Prep is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Legacy Prep is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.