Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Photo

Top 5 Best Alabama Catholic Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 catholic private high schools serving 3,582 students in Alabama. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Alabama.
The top ranked catholic private high schools in Alabama include John Carroll Catholic High School, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, and St. Bernard Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.

Top Ranked Catholic Private High Schools in Alabama (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Grades: PK-12
| 435 students
John Carroll Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School
Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
1501 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 445-2904
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
5350 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
Grades: PK-12
| 753 students
St. Bernard Preparatory School
St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - An Extensive Fine Arts program including Drama, Art, Chorus, Band, Instrumentals, and many other individual opportunities.
(Catholic)
1600 Saint Bernard Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 739-6682
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
7301 Old Madison Pike
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 430-1760
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
St. Michael Catholic High School
(Catholic)
11732 Dick Higbee Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 459-0210
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
2001 19th Street Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 787-9937
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students

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