For the 2025 school year, there are 455 private schools serving 81,127 students in Alabama (there are 1,520 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 $10,622 for elementary schools and $11,584 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Alabama include Indian Springs School, The Altamont School, and John Carroll Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 87% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 24% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Alabama Private Schools by County (2025)
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, The Altamont School, and John Carroll Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Alabama?
There are 455 private schools are located in Alabama.
How much do private schools cost in Alabama?
The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,622 for elementary schools and $11,584 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Alabama?
Approximately 24% 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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