For the 2026 school year, there are 453 private schools serving 81,748 students in Alabama (there are 1,534 public schools, serving 751,099 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 $10,654 for elementary schools and $11,721 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Alabama include Indian Springs School, 100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program, and The Altamont 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
453 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
81,748 Students
5,691,442 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6,990 Teachers
508,164 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
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1284
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,562
$14,927
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,223
$1,147
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,305
$7,219
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$118.01 million
$62.84 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
# American Indian Students
159 Students
29,824 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,457 Students
264,965 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,157 Students
507,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
8,808 Students
416,008 Students
% Black Students
11%
7%
# White Students
48,156 Students
2,931,376 Students
% White Students
58%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
72 Students
20,066 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
22,165 Students
1,472,172 Students
% of Others Students
27%
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 Indian Springs School, 100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program, and The Altamont School.
How many private schools are located in Alabama?
There are 453 private schools are located in Alabama.
How much do private schools cost in Alabama?
The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,654 for elementary schools and $11,721 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, Grace Christian Academy vs. Sumiton Christian School
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