Alabama Catholic Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 catholic private high schools serving 3,520 students in Alabama.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 89%.
The top ranked catholic private high schools in Alabama include Holy Spirit Catholic School, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, and Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School.
These schools make up 4% of the 227 private schools in Alabama and 6% of its 56,804 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 3,520

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 3,520

Top Ranked Catholic Private High Schools in Alabama (2026-27)

Map of Holy Spirit Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Catholic
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
(3)
Map of John Carroll Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 856 students
Catholic
1501 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 445-2904
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 695 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
5350 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
(6)
St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1600 Saint Bernard Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 739-6682
St. John Paul II Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 54
Catholic
7301 Old Madison Pike
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 430-1760
Map of St. Michael Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students
Catholic
11732 Dick Higbee Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 459-0210
Map of Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students
Catholic
2001 19th Street Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 787-9937

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private high schools in Alabama?
The top ranked catholic private high schools in Alabama include Holy Spirit Catholic School, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, and Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School.
How many catholic private high schools are located in Alabama?
8 catholic private high schools are located in Alabama.
How diverse are catholic private high schools in Alabama?
Alabama catholic private high schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 20%.

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