For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 alternative private preschools serving 738 students in Alabama.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Alabama include First Baptist Kinder/daycare and Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
Top Ranked Alabama Alternative Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
First Baptist Kinder/daycare
Alternative School (Baptist)
2309 2nd Ave N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3439
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3439
Gr: PK-K | 221 students
8 Marietta Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Alabama Clinical Schools
All-boys | Alternative School
1221 Alton Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Gr: PK | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
Eastern Shore Early Childhood
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
1090 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
Gr: PK-1 | 100 students
Grace Temple Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
159 Hemley Ave
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 478-9200
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 478-9200
Gr: PK-2 | 65 students
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Alternative School
1699 Old Dry Creek Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 837-5266
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 837-5266
Gr: NS-K | 101 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mcrae Learning Center
Alternative School
2601 Marie Foster St
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 872-8078
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 872-8078
Gr: PK-2 | 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Alabama?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Alabama include First Baptist Kinder/daycare and Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Alabama?
8 alternative private preschools are located in Alabama.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Alabama?
Alabama alternative private preschools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 23%.
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