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Best Alabama Alternative Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 25 alternative private schools serving 1,602 students in Alabama.

The alternative private schools in Alabama include First Baptist Kinder/daycare, Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education, and 100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program.

The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.

32% of alternative private schools in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 25
# Students Served: 1,602

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 25
# Students Served: 1,602

Alabama Alternative Private School Trends

Private Schools

1,602

Students

$15,560

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

60%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Alabama?

The alternative private schools in Alabama include First Baptist Kinder/daycare, Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education, and 100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program.

How many alternative private schools are located in Alabama?

25 alternative private schools are located in Alabama.

How diverse are alternative private schools in Alabama?

Alabama alternative private schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 25%.

What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Alabama?

32% of alternative private schools in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).

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