Top 10 Best Alabama Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 blue ribbon private high schools serving 9,560 students in Alabama.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama include Pike Liberal Arts School, Hooper Academy and Tuscaloosa Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Alabama Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
Cottage Hill Christian Academy
Cottage Hill Christian Academy Photo - Robotics Team Competition
(Christian)
(15)
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
726 students
Year: n/a
The Donoho School
The Donoho School Photo - At every level, we strive to provide our students a safe, nurturing environment that cultivates a love of learning, challenges students to stretch themselves, and encourages initiative, integrity, and creativity.
2501 Henry Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
students
Year: 2005
Faith Academy
Faith Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
8650 Tanner Williams Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
1,829 students
Year: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Glenwood School
5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 221-3757
681 students
Year: n/a
Hooper Academy
380 Fischer Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
302 students
Year: 2014, 2015, 2016
Macon East Academy
Macon East Academy Photo - Come experience more at Macon East Academy! From K3 12th grade, we offer a safe learning environment from dedicated teachers in a family and faith driven atmosphere.
15396 Vaughn Rd
Cecil, AL 36013
(334) 277-6566
271 students
Year: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Madison Academy
Madison Academy Photo - Second graders learn about Johnny Appleseed and taste test different varieties of apples.
(Christian)
325 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
882 students
Year: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Northside Methodist Church & Academy
Northside Methodist Church & Academy Photo - Exciting learning environment
(Methodist)
(7)
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
618 students
Year: n/a
Highway 231 S
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-2023
449 students
Year: n/a
Prattville Christian Academy
Prattville Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
322 Old Farm Lane N.
Prattville, AL 36066
(334) 285-0077
677 students
Year: 2019
St. Paul's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
(1)
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
1,227 students
Year: n/a
Springwood School
Springwood School Photo
1814 Cherry Drive
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 829-4000
309 students
Year: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Tuscaloosa Academy
Tuscaloosa Academy Photo - Tuscaloosa Academy
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
453 students
Year: 2019
Abbeville Christian Academy
(Christian)
258 Ml Tillis Dr
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-5100
220 students
Year: 2002, 2004
Coosa Valley Academy
(Christian)
(2)
163 Park Pl
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
224 students
Year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Edgewood Academy
5475 Elmore Rd
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102
227 students
Year: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Escambia Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
268 Cowpen Creek Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-2080
224 students
Year: 2012, 2013, 2014
South Choctaw Academy
5245 New Hope Road
Toxey, AL 36921
(251) 843-2426
241 students
Year: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama include Pike Liberal Arts School, Hooper Academy and Tuscaloosa Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Alabama?
18 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Alabama.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama?
Alabama blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 20%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
50% of blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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