Most Selective Private Schools in Alabama

The average private school acceptance rate in Alabama is 86% per year (2026-27).
The most selective school in Alabama is 100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program, Phenix City Schools, and Randolph School, among others each with an acceptance rate of 25%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # AL Schools Ranked: 84
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 25%–85%
  • AL School Avg.: 86%
  • National School Avg.: 84%

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # AL Schools Ranked: 84
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 25%–85%
  • AL School Avg.: 86%
  • National School Avg.: 84%

Alabama Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Show school map — Alabama (acceptance rate range: 25%–85%, avg 86%)
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 72%

Most Selective Private Schools in Alabama (2026-27)

Map of 100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School
954 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
Map of John Carroll Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Map of Phenix City Schools
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students
1212 9th Avenue, Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
Randolph School Photo
#1(T1–T4)Randolph School
Gr: K-12 | 958 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 20
1005 Drake Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
The Horizons School Photo
Gr: 12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
2018 15th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 322-6606
Map of St. Benedict Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
12786 Illinois St
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 709-9861
(1)
The American Academy For Young Professionals Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
Saint Rose Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1401 22nd Street S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 933-0549
(14)
Grace Classical Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
925 W Main Street
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 849-0091
(2)
Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2009 W Montgomery Rd
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-0620
Highlands School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
4901 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
(1)
Hilltop Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
6 Abbott Square
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 437-9343
(2)
Map of The Lakeside School
#13(T13–T17)The Lakeside School
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
1020 Lake Dr
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-5748
Map of Marion Academy
#13(T13–T17)Marion Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1820 Prier Dr
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-8204
(1)
Prichard Preparatory School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
743 Mt. Sinai Avenue
Mobile, AL 36612
(251) 380-7220
Springwood School Photo
#13(T13–T17) Springwood School
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
1814 Cherry Drive
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 829-4000
Tuscaloosa Academy Photo
#13(T13–T17) Tuscaloosa Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Map of St. Paul's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 21
Episcopal
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
(1)
Map of Atmore Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Mennonite
245 Tennant Drive
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-5499
(1)
Map of Holy Spirit Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
(2)
Huntsville College Preparatory School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
654 Discovery Drive NW
Huntsville, AL 35606
(256) 513-8700
Map of The Jackson Academy
#19(T19–T31)The Jackson Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
1954 Coffeeville Road
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-5552
(1)
Mars Hill Bible School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 752 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
698 Cox Creek Pkwy
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
(2)
Marshall Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1631 Brashers Chapel Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 279-0192
Map of North Mobile Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 210 students
Baptist
1255 Industrial Pkwy
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-3279
Prattville Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 704 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
322 Old Farm Lane N.
Prattville, AL 36066
(334) 285-0077
Map of St. Barnabas Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
7901 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5385
Map of St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
115 Plum St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-1923
Map of Tuscaloosa Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
1601 Prudes Mill Road
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
(1)
Valley Fellowship Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
3616 Holmes Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
(8)
Whitesburg Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 22
Baptist
7290 Whitesburg Drive S
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 489-7680
(6)
Alabama Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 666 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Church of Christ
4700 Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 277-1985
(10)
Alabama Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
(1)
Map of Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home
Gr: 2-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Presbyterian
905 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 362-4314
Bethel Baptist School Photo
#33(T33–T35)Bethel Baptist School
Gr: PK-9 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
1301 Bethel Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2154
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alabama average private schools acceptance rate?
The Alabama average private schools acceptance rate is 86% for 2026-27.
What are the most selective private schools in Alabama?
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Alabama?
The most selective private high school in Alabama is 100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program, with an acceptance rate of 25%. The most selective private elementary school is 100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program, with an acceptance rate of 25%.

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