Private Schools in
Alabama
- White
- Black
- Hisp.
- Asian Am.
- Am. Ind. / Ala. Nat.
- Haw. / Pac. Isl.
- Multi.
- Not spec.
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
Source: Private School Survey, Common Core of Data (2021–22)
Religious Orientation
Religious orientation reflects a school’s religious orientation or affiliation.
| Religious Orientation | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 73 | |
| Nonsectarian | 73 | |
| Baptist | 60 | |
| Roman Catholic | 39 | |
| Presbyterian | 15 |
School Type
School type reflects a private school’s classification, which can indicate specific approaches or academic focus.
| School Type | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular elementary or secondary | 266 | |
| Early childhood/day care center | 23 | |
| Special education | 13 | |
| Montessori | 10 | |
| Special program emphasis | 9 |
Private Schools in Alabama
There are 323 private schools in Alabama that have responded to at least one of the past three Private School Surveys.
| School | Grades | Religion | Enrollment | Mostly … | Racial Difference* | Teachers | Founded | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Christian School | PK–12th | Presbyterian | 1,674 | White | 26% | 154 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Faith Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 1,623 | White | 39% | 93 | 1969 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Essential Church School | KG–12th | Christian | 1,173 | White | 14% | 59 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Paul’s Episcopal School | PK–12th | Episcopal | 1,142 | White | 51% | 132 | 1947 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Ums-Wright Preparatory School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,132 | White | 54% | 102 | 1893 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Randolph School | KG–12th | Nonsectarian | 926 | White | 44% | 105 | 1957 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| American Christian Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 894 | White | 69% | 93 | 1979 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Mcgill-Toolen Catholic High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 856 | White | 40% | 71 | 1973 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School | KG–12th | Roman Catholic | 764 | White | 56% | 70 | 1873 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Madison Academy | PK–12th | Church of Christ | 760 | White | 35% | 62 | 1955 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Whitesburg Christian Academy | KG–12th | Baptist | 746 | White | 54% | 67 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Westminster Christian Academy | PK–12th | Presbyterian | 718 | White | 44% | 73 | 1964 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Lee-Scott Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 698 | White | 38% | 59 | 1967 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Bayside Academy | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 672 | White | 26% | 81 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Houston Academy | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 666 | White | 56% | 57 | 1970 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Cornerstone Schools of Alabama | PK–12th | Other | 648 | Black | 8% | 55 | 1995 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Providence Christian School | 1st–12th | Presbyterian | 645 | White | 66% | 43 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower | PK–12th | Baptist | 642 | White | 47% | 60 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Prattville Christian Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 630 | White | 19% | 61 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Glenwood School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 627 | White | 71% | 65 | 1970 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Northside Methodist Church & Academy | PK–12th | Methodist | 621 | White | 60% | 49 | 1975 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Alabama Christian Academy | PK–12th | Church of Christ | 615 | White | 67% | 50 | 1942 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Mobile Christian School | PK–12th | Church of Christ | 612 | White | 42% | 56 | 1961 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Cottage Hill Christian Academy at West Campus | PK–12th | Baptist | 604 | White | 44% | 91 | 1961 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Trinity Presbyterian School | PK–12th | Presbyterian | 601 | White | 85% | 61 | 1970 | Regular elementary or secondary |
* About racial difference
School Districts in Alabama (140)
* About racial difference
About This Data
Where is this data from?
Most of the data we use comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Private School Universe Survey, which has aimed to gather information about U.S. private schools every other year since 1989. Because the regulation of private schools is handled differently by state, there is no comprehensive list of every private school in the country. The PSS attempts to approximate such a list using various sources, including state education departments, private school associations and religious organizations, and, in some areas, online yellow pages and local government offices.
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