For the 2025-26 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 Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked Catholic Private High Schools in Alabama (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
John Carroll Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School![Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School Photo Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School Photo]()

(Catholic)
1501 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 445-2904
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 445-2904
Gr: 9-12 | 856 students Avg. class size: 15 students
5350 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
Gr: PK-12 | 753 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition listed
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. 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
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 739-6682
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
St. John Paul II Catholic High School![St. John Paul II Catholic High School Photo - Welcome to St. John Paul II Catholic High School in Huntsville, AL! St. John Paul II Catholic High School Photo - Welcome to St. John Paul II Catholic High School in Huntsville, AL!]()

(Catholic)
7301 Old Madison Pike
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 430-1760
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 430-1760
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael Catholic High School
(Catholic)
11732 Dick Higbee Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 459-0210
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 459-0210
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students
2001 19th Street Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 787-9937
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 787-9937
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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