#1 Best Private High 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
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Best Private High Schools in Alabama
Private high schools in Alabama with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 83 schools.
#2 Best Private High 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
#3 Best Private High 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
#4 Best Private High 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
#5 Best Private High 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
#6 Best Private High 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
#7 Best Private High 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
#8 Best Private High 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
#9 Best Private High 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
#10 Best Private High 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
#11 Best Private High 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
#12 Best Private High 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
#13 Best Private High Schools in Alabama
Madison Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Madison, AL
A+Overall grade807 students9 students per teacher
#14 Best Private High 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
#15 Best Private High 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
#16 Best Private High Schools in Alabama
Lyman Ward Military Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Alabama
Camp Hill, AL
A+Overall gradeAll boys97 students8 students per teacher
#17 Best Private High 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
#18 Best Private High 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
#19 Best Private High Schools in Alabama
St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Serving families in Huntsville since at least 2011
Huntsville, AL
AOverall grade357 students12 students per teacher
#20 Best Private High 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
#21 Best Private High 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
#22 Best Private High 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
#23 Best Private High 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
#24 Best Private High 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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