For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 blue ribbon private high schools serving 9,539 students in Alabama.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama include Madison Academy, St. Paul's Episcopal School, and Springwood School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Alabama Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
325 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Gr: PK-12 | 849 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 25 Blue Ribbon year: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2501 Henry Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition listed
8650 Tanner Williams Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
Gr: PK-12 | 2,000 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 297-3614
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 297-3614
Gr: PK-12 | 738 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9
15396 Vaughn Rd
Cecil, AL 36013
(334) 277-6566
Cecil, AL 36013
(334) 277-6566
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
Highway 231 S
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-2023
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-2023
Gr: PK-12 | 474 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Christian)
322 Old Farm Lane N.
Prattville, AL 36066
(334) 285-0077
Prattville, AL 36066
(334) 285-0077
Gr: PK-12 | 704 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 16 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1814 Cherry Drive
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 829-4000
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 829-4000
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abbeville Christian Academy
(Christian)
258 Ml Tillis Dr
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-5100
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Blue Ribbon year: 2002, 2004
163 Park Pl
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 20 students Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
5475 Elmore Rd
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Blue Ribbon year: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Tuition listed
268 Cowpen Creek Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-2080
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-2080
Gr: K-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 15 students Blue Ribbon year: 2012, 2013, 2014
5245 New Hope Road
Toxey, AL 36921
(251) 843-2426
Toxey, AL 36921
(251) 843-2426
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama include Madison Academy, St. Paul's Episcopal School, and Springwood School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Alabama?
17 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Alabama.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama?
Alabama blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 20%.
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