#1 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Stanford Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 779% in about a decade
Semmes, AL
BOverall grade510 students24 students per teacher
2026 lists
Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Private schools in Alabama whose enrollment has grown the most over the past decade. Top 50 of 54 schools.
#2 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
South Baldwin Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 202% in about a decade
Gulf Shores, AL
BOverall grade157 students10 students per teacher
#3 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Wiregrass Christian Academy
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–6
Enrollment up 195% in about a decade
Enterprise, AL
BOverall grade171 students11 students per teacher
#4 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Cornerstone Schools of Alabama
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 194% in about a decade
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade659 students9 students per teacher
#5 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Montgomery Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5
Enrollment up 183% in about a decade
Montgomery, AL
BOverall grade99 students14 students per teacher
#6 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Trinity Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 161% in about a decade
Oxford, AL
BOverall grade188 students12 students per teacher
#7 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Cornerstone High School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 150% in about a decade
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade659 students8 students per teacher
#8 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Whitesburg Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 148% in about a decade
Huntsville, AL
B-Overall grade893 students13 students per teacher
#9 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
The Montessori School of Huntsville
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 136% in about a decade
Huntsville, AL
AOverall grade85 students4 students per teacher
#10 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Chambers Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 115% in about a decade
Lafayette, AL
B-Overall grade312 students15 students per teacher
#11 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Cottage Hill Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 108% in about a decade
Mobile, AL
B+Overall grade594 students12 students per teacher
#12 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Spring Valley School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Enrollment up 108% in about a decade
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade131 students4 students per teacher
#13 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Riverhill School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Enrollment up 106% in about a decade
Florence, AL
BOverall grade136 students11 students per teacher
#14 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
New Life Christian School of Excellence
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5
Enrollment up 95% in about a decade
Bessemer, AL
B-Overall grade107 students13 students per teacher
#15 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 75% in about a decade
Tuscaloosa, AL
A+Overall grade428 students9 students per teacher
#16 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Northside Methodist Church & Academy
Methodist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 74% in about a decade
Dothan, AL
BOverall grade582 students14 students per teacher
#17 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 73% in about a decade
Theodore, AL
B-Overall grade251 students14 students per teacher
#18 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Westminster Christian Acad - Lower School Campus
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
Enrollment up 69% in about a decade
Madison, AL
BOverall grade403 students8 students per teacher
#19 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Clay County Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 68% in about a decade
Ashland, AL
B-Overall grade219 students15 students per teacher
#20 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Glenwood School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 67% in about a decade
Smiths Station, AL
BOverall grade650 students13 students per teacher
#21 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
The Jackson Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 62% in about a decade
Jackson, AL
B-Overall grade273 students16 students per teacher
#22 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Valley Fellowship Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 62% in about a decade
Huntsville, AL
A+Overall grade255 students7 students per teacher
#23 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Allan Cott School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Enrollment up 59% in about a decade
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade59 students10 students per teacher
#24 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
First Assembly Christian School
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 56% in about a decade
Ashland, AL
BOverall grade193 students14 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.