For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 blue ribbon private preschools serving 11,175 students in Alabama.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Alabama include The Donoho School, Springwood School, and Tuscaloosa Academy.
The average tuition cost is $9,242, which is lower than the Alabama private preschool average tuition cost of $10,879.
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 Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
325 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Gr: PK-12 | 876 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 25 Blue Ribbon year: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Advent Episcopal School![Advent Episcopal School Photo - Welcome To Our Classroom]( "Advent Episcopal School Photo - Welcome To Our Classroom")
(Episcopal)
2019 6th Avenue N
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition 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
Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School![Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
619 Airport Rd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4852
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4852
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2013 Tuition listed
380 Fischer Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
Gr: NS-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2014, 2015, 2016 Tuition listed
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
Prattville Christian Academy![Prattville Christian Academy Photo]( "Prattville Christian Academy Photo")
(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
Prince Of Peace Catholic School![Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - This is a partial view of the front of our beautiful school in the suburb of Hoover, AL.]( "Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - This is a partial view of the front of our beautiful school in the suburb of Hoover, AL.")
(Catholic)
4650 Preserve Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 824-7886
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 824-7886
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 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
5510 Double Oak Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-5963
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-5963
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 1999, 2011 Tuition listed
2710 Darby Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 764-8200
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 764-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition listed
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 preschools in Alabama?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Alabama include The Donoho School, Springwood School, and Tuscaloosa Academy.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Alabama?
22 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Alabama.
How much do blue ribbon private preschools cost in Alabama?
The average tuition cost is $9,242, which is lower than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $10,879.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Alabama?
Alabama blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 23%.
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