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Alabama Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 316 private daycares & preschools serving 66,786 students in Alabama.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Alabama include Bayside Academy, Madison Academy, and Alabama Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $8,191, which is lower than the Alabama average tuition cost of $8,989.
75% of private daycares & preschools in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 316
  • # Students Served: 66,786

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 316
  • # Students Served: 66,786

Top Ranked Alabama Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

Madison Academy Photo
Madison Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 884 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
325 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
(2)
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Mobile Christian School Photo
Mobile Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
(6)
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Heritage Christian Academy Photo
Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
6200 Lou George Loop
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
(7)
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Advent Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
2019 6th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
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Alabama Christian Academy Photo
Alabama Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 666 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Church of Christ
4700 Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 277-1985
(10)
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American Christian Academy Photo
American Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,079 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
2300 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 553-5963
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Autauga Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students
497 Golson Rd
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 365-4343
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Bayshore Christian School Photo
Bayshore Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
Presbyterian
316 Presbyterian Dr
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0011
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Map of Bayside Academy
Bayside Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 20
303 Dryer Ave
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
(1)
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Bessemer Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 436 students
1705 4th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6288
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Briarwood Christian School Photo
Briarwood Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,745 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Presbyterian
2204 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
(3)
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Map of Canterbury Day School
Canterbury Day School
Gr: NS | 123 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
350 Overbrook Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 874-1541
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Map of Cathedral Academy
Cathedral Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 76 students
Episcopal
1204 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-9997
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Map of Chambers Academy
Chambers Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students
15048 Us Highway 431
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9852
(3)
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Map of The Childrens Place
The Childrens Place
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1400 Noble St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 236-6633
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Map of Chilton Christian Academy
Chilton Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
23240 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 688-4454
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Christ The King Catholic School Photo
Christ The King Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1503 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
(1)
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Map of Clarke Prep School
Clarke Prep School
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students
20100 Highway 43
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(334) 830-7162
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Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students
Christian
1600 Mccurdy Ave North
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 630-5863
(1)
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Map of Cornerstone Schools of Alabama
Cornerstone Schools of Alabama
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
118 55th Street N.
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-7600
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Cornerstone Schools Of Alabama
Gr: PK-12 | 629 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
118 55th Street N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 769-0048
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Map of Corpus Christi Catholic School
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
6300 Mckenna Dr
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5474
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Cottage Hill Christian Academy Photo
Cottage Hill Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 18
Baptist
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
(15)
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Map of Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students
Baptist
7355 Creekwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
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Cullman Christian School Photo
Cullman Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1803 Beech Ave, SE
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-0734
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The Donoho School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
2501 Henry Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
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Eastwood Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Presbyterian
1701 E. Trinity Blvd.
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8195
(2)
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Map of Emmanuel Christian School
Emmanuel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
(1)
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Map of Evangel Christian Academy
Evangel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Assembly of God
3975 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-3887
(2)
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Evangel Classical Christian School Photo
Evangel Classical Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
423 Thompson Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 216-0149
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Faith Academy Photo
Faith Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 2,000 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8650 Tanner Williams Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
(1)
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Faith Christian School Photo
Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Presbyterian
4100 Ronnaki Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 236-4499
(2)
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Map of First Baptist Church Trussville
First Baptist Church Trussville
Gr: PK-K | 314 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
128 N Chalkville Rd
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 655-1328
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Map of First Baptist Kinder/daycare
First Baptist Kinder/daycare
Gr: PK-K | 221 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2309 2nd Ave N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3439
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Map of Floral Crest School
Floral Crest School
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
1228 County Road 89
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-2582
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316
Private Schools
66,786
Students
$8,191
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Alabama?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Alabama include Bayside Academy, Madison Academy, and Alabama Christian Academy.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Alabama?
316 private daycares & preschools are located in Alabama.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Alabama?
The average tuition cost is $8,191, which is lower than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $8,989.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Alabama?
Alabama private daycares & preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
75% of private daycares & preschools in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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