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Best 35816 Alabama Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 699 students in 35816, AL (there are 1 public school, serving 578 public students). 55% of all K-12 students in 35816, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 35816, AL include Valley Fellowship Christian Academy and Holy Family Parochial School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private schools in 35816, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 35816 Alabama Private Schools (2026)

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Holy Family Parochial School
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2300 Beasley Ave NW
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 539-5221
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Valley Fellowship Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
3616 Holmes Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
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Greengate School
Gr: 1-8 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Special Education School
2800 Poplar Avenue, Unit B
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 799-6192
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Islamic Academy Of Huntsville
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Islamic
1645 Sparkman Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 722-9838
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35816, Alabama Private Schools (Closed)

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Foster Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students
Special Education School (Baptist)
809 Jordan Ln Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 945-0664
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Pinnacle Private Academy Virtual
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
4812 Commercial Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 518-9998
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 35816, AL?
The top ranked private schools in 35816, AL include Valley Fellowship Christian Academy and Holy Family Parochial School.
How many private schools are located in 35816?
4 private schools are located in 35816.
What percentage of students in 35816 go to private school?
55% of all K-12 students in 35816 are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 35816?
75% of private schools in 35816 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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