#1 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Valley Fellowship Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Alabama
Huntsville, AL
A+Overall grade255 students7 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Alabama
Private schools in Alabama with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 159 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Randolph School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 39 independent schools in Alabama
Huntsville, AL
A+Overall grade1,005 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Tuscaloosa Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
A+Overall grade412 students6 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade116 students5 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Jefferson Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Alabama
Irondale, AL
A+Overall grade158 students7 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Huntsville Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Huntsville, AL
A+Overall grade124 students9 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Government Street Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 81% of Christian schools in Alabama
Mobile, AL
A+Overall grade92 students7 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools nationwide
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade156 students9 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Catholic school in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
A+Overall grade428 students9 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in Alabama
St. Mary Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Alabama
Mobile, AL
A+Overall grade353 students6 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in Alabama
The Altamont School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade379 students9 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Creative Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Montessori schools nationwide
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade133 students4 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in Alabama
St. Francis Xavier School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade150 students8 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Prattville Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Christian school in Prattville
Prattville, AL
A+Overall grade657 students8 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Islamic Academy of Alabama
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade214 students10 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in Alabama
St. Bernard Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools nationwide
Cullman, AL
A+Overall grade126 students10 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Little Flower Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Mobile
Mobile, AL
A+Overall grade80 students6 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Glen Iris Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 87% of Christian schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade93 students6 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in Alabama
McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest of 31 Catholic schools in Alabama
Mobile, AL
A+Overall grade750 students11 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in Alabama
John Carroll Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade540 students13 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in Alabama
The Capitol School
Church of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
A+Overall grade121 students9 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Mountain View Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade71 students7 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in Alabama
Hoover Christian School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–12
The only Christian school in Hoover
Hoover, AL
A+Overall grade63 students9 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in Alabama
St. Benedict Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Alabama
Elberta, AL
A+Overall grade97 students7 students per teacher
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