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Most Selective Private High Schools in Alabama

The average private high school acceptance rate in Alabama is 87% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Alabama is 100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 95% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 79%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Alabama (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
954 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
John Carroll Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Randolph School
Randolph School Photo - Our campus on Drake Avenue SE in Huntsville hosts K-8th grades. A second campus on Garth Road hosts grades 9-12.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
1005 Drake Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
Rank: #44.
The Horizons School
The Horizons School Photo
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 12
2018 15th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 322-6606
Rank: #55.
The American Academy For Young Professionals
The American Academy For Young Professionals Photo - Preparing NOW to lead TOMORROW - National & Global Leaders!
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
Rank: #66.
Grace Classical Christian Academy
Grace Classical Christian Academy Photo - GCCA instruction and practical application in physics class.
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-12
925 W Main Street
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 437-9091
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
The Lakeside School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1020 Lake Dr
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-5748
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Marion Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1820 Prier Dr
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-8204
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Springwood School
Springwood School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1814 Cherry Drive
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 829-4000
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Tuscaloosa Academy
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Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Rank: #1111.
St. Paul's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Grades: PK-12
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Atmore Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
245 Tennant Drive
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-5499
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
654 Discovery Drive NW
Huntsville, AL 35606
(256) 513-8700
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
The Jackson Academy
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1954 Coffeeville Road
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-5552
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Mars Hill Bible School
Mars Hill Bible School Photo
(Church of Christ)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
698 Cox Creek Pkwy
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Marshall Christian School
Marshall Christian School Photo - MCA collected over 145 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. These shoeboxes were sent to children all over the world at Christmas.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1631 Brashers Chapel Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 279-0192
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Prattville Christian Academy
Prattville Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
322 Old Farm Lane N.
Prattville, AL 36066
(334) 285-0077
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Tuscaloosa Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1601 Prudes Mill Road
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
3616 Holmes Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Whitesburg Christian Academy
Whitesburg Christian Academy Photo - Whitesburg Christian Academy 2024
(Baptist)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
7290 Whitesburg Drive S
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 489-7680
Rank: #2222.
Madison Academy
Madison Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Grades: PK-12
325 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Rank: #2323.
Alabama Christian Academy
Alabama Christian Academy Photo - At Alabama Christian Academy we are committed to creating a Christ-centered environment that encourages students to dream to the future and dare to make a difference. Along with advanced academics, ACA provides a comprehensive AHSAA athletics program, an award-winning fine arts department and other enrichment opportunities. Soar into excellence at ACA!
(Church of Christ)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-12
4700 Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 277-1985
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 2-12
905 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 362-4314
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is conveniently located just off Exit 1 on 459 near the new UAB West hospital.
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
6200 Lou George Loop
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Huntsville Christian Academy
Huntsville Christian Academy Photo - Students having fun at Chuck E Cheese Fundraiser.
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
175 W Park Loop Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 895-9550
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Lindsay Lane Christian Academy
Lindsay Lane Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
705 W Sanderfer Rd; 1300 Lindsay Lane
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-3778
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Mountain View Christian Academy
Mountain View Christian Academy Photo
(Church of God)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3665 Al Highway 73
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-3467
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 7-12
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy Photo - Students gather around the flag pole to pray for our country.
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 1-12
3151 Hwy 14
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-0211
Rank: #3131.
Bayshore Christian School
Bayshore Christian School Photo - Bayshore Ambassadors!
(Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Grades: PK-12
316 Presbyterian Dr
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0011
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Evangel Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
3975 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-3887
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
4100 Ronnaki Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 236-4499
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Maranathan Academy
Maranathan Academy Photo - Maranathan Academy June 2017 Graduating Class
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 6-12
10- 67th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35206
(291) 591-8100
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Northside Methodist Church & Academy
Northside Methodist Church & Academy Photo - Exciting learning environment
(Methodist)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
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