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Private schools in Alabama with middle-school grades and the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 140 schools.
#1 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Alabama
Huntsville, AL
#2 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 39 independent schools in Alabama
Huntsville, AL
#3 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
#4 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
#5 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Alabama
Irondale, AL
#6 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Huntsville, AL
#7 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 81% of Christian schools in Alabama
Mobile, AL
#8 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Catholic school in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
#9 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Alabama
Mobile, AL
#10 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Independent school · Grades 5–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Birmingham, AL
#11 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Montessori schools nationwide
Birmingham, AL
#12 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
#13 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Christian school in Prattville
Prattville, AL
#14 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Birmingham, AL
#15 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools nationwide
Cullman, AL
#16 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Mobile
Mobile, AL
#17 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 87% of Christian schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
#18 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Church of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
#19 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
#20 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–12
The only Christian school in Hoover
Hoover, AL
#21 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Alabama
Elberta, AL
#22 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama
Union Springs, AL
#23 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Madison, AL
#24 Best Private Middle Schools in Alabama
Mennonite school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 91% of Christian schools in Alabama
Atmore, AL
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