#25 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Springwood School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Lanett, AL
A+Overall grade244 students11 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Private schools in Alabama with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 142 schools.
#26 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Evangel Christian Academy
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 79% of Christian schools in Alabama
Montgomery, AL
A+Overall grade214 students7 students per teacher
#27 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Huntsville College Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama
Huntsville, AL
A+Overall grade67 students8 students per teacher
#28 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Bethlehem Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–10
Smaller classes than 92% of Christian schools in Alabama
Hazel Green, AL
AOverall grade87 students5 students per teacher
#29 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
St. Ann Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Decatur
Decatur, AL
AOverall grade79 students9 students per teacher
#30 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Decatur, AL
AOverall grade370 students9 students per teacher
#31 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Central Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 79% of Christian schools in Alabama
Robertsdale, AL
AOverall grade247 students7 students per teacher
#32 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Holy Family Parochial School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
AOverall grade171 students10 students per teacher
#33 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
St. James Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Gadsden
Gadsden, AL
AOverall grade118 students11 students per teacher
#34 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Miracle Academy Private Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–10
Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
AOverall grade81 students8 students per teacher
#35 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Florence
Florence, AL
AOverall grade109 students7 students per teacher
#36 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Sacred Heart Elementary
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Cullman since at least 2011
Cullman, AL
AOverall grade108 students11 students per teacher
#37 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
The Montessori School of Huntsville
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Montessori school in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
AOverall grade85 students4 students per teacher
#38 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Alabama
Montgomery, AL
AOverall grade732 students12 students per teacher
#39 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Iqra Math and Science Academy
Islamic school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2017–18
Anniston, AL
AOverall grade87 students6 students per teacher
#40 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Macon East Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Cecil, AL
AOverall grade241 students11 students per teacher
#41 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Covenant Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Tuscumbia, AL
AOverall grade215 students9 students per teacher
#42 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Red Mountain Community School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A-Overall grade68 students5 students per teacher
#43 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Mars Hill Bible
Church of Christ school · Grades K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Florence, AL
A-Overall grade631 students11 students per teacher
#44 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
St. Ignatius Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Mobile since at least 2011
Mobile, AL
A-Overall grade389 students9 students per teacher
#45 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Cypress Grove Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–11
One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama
Mobile, AL
B+Overall grade85 students10 students per teacher
#46 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
St. Pius X School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Mobile since at least 2011
Mobile, AL
B+Overall grade116 students11 students per teacher
#47 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Knollwood Christian Academy
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Mobile, AL
B+Overall grade121 students7 students per teacher
#48 Best Private Elementary Schools in Alabama
Bayside Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Alabama
Daphne, AL
B+Overall grade786 students9 students per teacher
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