For the 2026 school year, there are 454 private schools serving 81,669 students in Alabama (there are 1,516 public schools, serving 743,516 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Alabama attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $10,554 for elementary schools and $11,597 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Alabama include The Altamont School, 100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program, and John Carroll Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 86% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Overview
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
454 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
81,669 Students
5,709,689 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6,990 Teachers
507,979 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1284
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,467
$14,888
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,312
$1,161
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,133
$7,121
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$118.01 million
$61.9 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
# American Indian Students
159 Students
30,180 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,457 Students
265,309 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,157 Students
507,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
8,809 Students
417,213 Students
% Black Students
11%
7%
# White Students
48,221 Students
2,937,514 Students
% White Students
58%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
72 Students
22,254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
22,018 Students
1,473,704 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Alabama Private Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Alabama?
The top-ranked private schools in Alabama include The Altamont School, 100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program, and John Carroll Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Alabama?
There are 454 private schools are located in Alabama.
How much do private schools cost in Alabama?
The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,554 for elementary schools and $11,597 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Alabama?
Approximately 25% of students in Alabama private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Alabama go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Alabama attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
Which private schools in Alabama are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Alabama include: Victory Christian School vs. Mt. Pleasant Christian School, Noahs Park Weekday Early Education vs. Clearly Kids Christian Academy, The Jackson Academy vs. Clarke Prep School
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