For the 2024-25 school year, there are 475 private schools serving 82,253 students in Alabama (there are 1,520 public schools, serving 750,129 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Alabama are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $8,011 for elementary schools and $9,058 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Alabama include Indian Springs School, The Altamont School and Randolph School.
The average acceptance rate is 90% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 24% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Alabama Private Schools by County (2024-25)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Alabama?
The best top ranked private schools in Alabama include Indian Springs School, The Altamont School and Randolph School.
How many private schools are located in Alabama?
475 private schools are located in Alabama.
How much do private schools cost in Alabama?
The average private school tuition in Alabama is $8,011 for elementary schools and $9,058 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Alabama?
Alabama private schools are approximately 24% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Alabama go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Alabama are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 11%).
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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