Best Alabama Alternative Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 30 alternative private schools serving 2,795 students in Alabama.
The best top ranked alternative private schools in Alabama include Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education and Essential Church School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
47% of alternative private schools in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Alabama Alternative Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Essential Church School
Alternative School (Christian)
4000 Eagle Point Corporate Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 201-0327
Grades: K-12
| 861 students
Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education
Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education Photo - An "organic education" is one that honors the whole child. Through hands-on activities, small class size, and enquiry based learning, teachers guide students to find answers to their questions.
Alternative School
(1)
8 Marietta Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
Grades: PK-6
| 16 students
100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program
Alternative School
954 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
Grades: 6-12
| 156 students
Alabama Clinical Schools
All-boys | Alternative School
1221 Alton Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Berean Baptist Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
27040 Hwy 98 E
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5162
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Grades: PK-1
| 90 students
The Chanticleer Learning Center
Alternative School
1109 Spring Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 203-1088
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Columbus Girls Academy
All-girls | Alternative School (Assembly of God)
(12)
14 Motts Dr
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 855-3695
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
3151 AL Hwy 69N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-2899
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Dora First Baptist Church
Alternative School (Baptist)
1440 Sharon Blvd
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-9414
Grades: PK-K
| 106 students
Eastern Shore Early Childhood
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
1090 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
Grades: PK-1
| 100 students
First Baptist Kinder/daycare
Alternative School (Baptist)
2309 2nd Ave N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3439
Grades: PK-K
| 221 students
Grace Temple Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
159 Hemley Ave
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 478-9200
Grades: PK-2
| 65 students
Heritage Academy
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
3251 Greendale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 978-6001
Grades: 1-12
| 56 students
Higdon Hill School
Alternative School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Hill & Lowe Educational Exploratorium Academy
Alternative School
9013 Wares Ferry Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 279-9700
Grades: 10-12
| 22 students
Maranathan Academy
Maranathan Academy Photo - Maranathan Academy June 2017 Graduating Class
Alternative School (Christian)
10- 67th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 591-8100
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Mcrae Learning Center
Alternative School
2601 Marie Foster St
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 872-8078
Grades: PK-2
| 93 students
Pathway Inc
Alternative School
109 Private Road 1202
New Brockton, AL 36351
(334) 894-5405
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Pearl Lake Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
817 Pearl Lake Road
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-7000
Grades: 6-11
| 6 students
Pinnacle Private Academy Virtual
Pinnacle Private Academy Virtual Photo - Pinnacle Private Academy Virtual is a tuition-based, private academy staffed with State Certified and Highly Qualified teachers to support each student's education plan which is individualized to meet his or her needs. We welcome any student of any age to our virtual school program.
Alternative School
4812 Commercial Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 518-9998
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
29495 Copperhead Ln
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 518-9998
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Primrose School Of Riverwoods
Alternative School
501 Riverwoods Ct
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 685-1905
Grades: NS-K
| 113 students
Riverchase United Methodist Day School
Alternative School (Methodist)
1953 Old Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 989-8070
Grades: PK-K
| 240 students
St. Clair County Day Program Inc
Alternative School
470 10th St
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-2280
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Sequel Tsi Of Alabama- Llc
All-girls | Alternative School
318 Hamer Rd
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 725-7170
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Teen University
All-boys | Alternative School
707 Dillingham St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0000
Grades: 8-12
| 10 students
Three Springs School Of Tuskegee
All-boys | Alternative School
4280 Us Highway 29 S
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2216
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Tri-wil / Porta Cras School
All-boys | Alternative School
77 Enterprise Loop Rd
Green Pond, AL 35074
(205) 938-9274
Grades: 8-11
| 14 students
Victory Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3100 Dartmouth Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-8533
Grades: K-12
| 42 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Alabama?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Alabama include Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education and Essential Church School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Alabama?
30 alternative private schools are located in Alabama.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Alabama?
Alabama alternative private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
47% of alternative private schools in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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