#25 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Al-Iman Academy of Mobile
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 53% in about a decade
Mobile, AL
B+Overall grade115 students9 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.
#26 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Chilton Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 49% in about a decade
Jemison, AL
B-Overall grade183 students14 students per teacher
#27 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Shoals Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 46% in about a decade
Florence, AL
B+Overall grade312 students12 students per teacher
#28 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
New Life Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 44% in about a decade
Troy, AL
B+Overall grade59 students15 students per teacher
#29 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Clarke Preparatory School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 39% in about a decade
Grove Hill, AL
B+Overall grade351 students10 students per teacher
#30 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Restoration Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 38% in about a decade
Fairfield, AL
BOverall grade371 students11 students per teacher
#31 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 37% in about a decade
Rainsville, AL
BOverall grade369 students11 students per teacher
#32 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Southern Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 37% in about a decade
Greensboro, AL
B-Overall grade328 students14 students per teacher
#33 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Prince of Peace Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 32% in about a decade
Hoover, AL
B-Overall grade408 students12 students per teacher
#34 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Creative Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 32% in about a decade
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade133 students4 students per teacher
#35 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
St. James Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 31% in about a decade
Gadsden, AL
AOverall grade118 students11 students per teacher
#36 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Abbeville Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 30% in about a decade
Abbeville, AL
BOverall grade241 students12 students per teacher
#37 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Prichard Preparatory School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
Enrollment up 30% in about a decade
Whistler, AL
BOverall grade92 students8 students per teacher
#38 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
The Capitol School
Church of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 29% in about a decade
Tuscaloosa, AL
A+Overall grade121 students9 students per teacher
#39 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Oakwood Adventist Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 26% in about a decade
Huntsville, AL
BOverall grade314 students14 students per teacher
#40 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
North River Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 25% in about a decade
Tuscaloosa, AL
BOverall grade189 students13 students per teacher
#41 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Mobile Christian School
Church of Christ school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 24% in about a decade
Mobile, AL
B-Overall grade611 students18 students per teacher
#42 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Islamic Academy of Alabama
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 24% in about a decade
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade214 students10 students per teacher
#43 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Houston Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 21% in about a decade
Dothan, AL
B+Overall grade672 students13 students per teacher
#44 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
The Altamont School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
Enrollment up 21% in about a decade
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade379 students9 students per teacher
#45 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Grace Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 21% in about a decade
Huntsville, AL
BOverall grade153 students11 students per teacher
#46 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Hoover Christian School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 21% in about a decade
Hoover, AL
A+Overall grade63 students9 students per teacher
#47 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
Tuscaloosa Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 18% in about a decade
Cottondale, AL
B-Overall grade320 students13 students per teacher
#48 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in Alabama
American Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 17% in about a decade
Tuscaloosa, AL
B-Overall grade935 students15 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.