Best Madison County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 private high schools serving 5,391 students in Madison County, AL.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is lower than the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
78% of private high schools in Madison County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 18
  • # Students Served: 5,391
  • Average Tuition: $8,679
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Madison County, AL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 18
  • # Students Served: 5,391
  • Average Tuition: $8,679
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Madison County, AL School Trends

Top Ranked Madison County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Madison Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 866 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
325 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
(2)
Map of Big Cove Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum (Seventh Day Adventist)
6354 Highway 431 S
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 518-9642
Huntsville Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
175 W Park Loop Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 895-9550
(1)
Huntsville College Preparatory School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
654 Discovery Drive NW
Huntsville, AL 35606
(256) 513-8700
Map of Oakwood Adventist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 217 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7000 Adventist Blvd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35896
(256) 801-0534
Randolph School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 958 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 20
1005 Drake Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
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
Valley Fellowship Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
3616 Holmes Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
(8)
Map of Westminster Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12
Presbyterian
237 Johns Rd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 705-8000
Whitesburg Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 22
Baptist
7290 Whitesburg Drive S
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 489-7680
(6)
Map of Bethlehem Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
1936 Elkwood Section Rd
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 828-4835
Map of Calvary Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Baptist
126 Douglass Rd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 721-1658
Map of Huntsville Educational Service
Gr: 1-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
1330 South Parkway – Suite 113
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 650-6331
Map of Life Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 178 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
7640 Wall Triana
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 864-0949
(1)
Map of Madison Baptist Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
Baptist
840 Balch Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 830-6224
Map of Pineview Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 97 students
Baptist
5614 Hwy 53
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 852-9571
Map of Providence Classical School
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Christian
605 Clinton Ave E
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 852-8884
(1)
Map of The Riley Behavioral And Educational Center
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
1900 Golf Rd Sw Ste E
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 883-3457
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Madison County Private High Schools (Closed)

Map of Foster Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students
Special Education School (Baptist)
809 Jordan Ln Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 945-0664
Map of Heritage Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Baptist
3911 Pulaski Pike Nw
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 859-5546
(1)
Map of Latham United Methodist Child Development Center
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
109 Weatherly Road SE
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 881-4069
Map of Mrs Rondas Montessori School
Gr: PK-2 | 27 students
Montessori School
3102 Leeman Ferry Rd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 883-5888
Pinnacle Private Academy Virtual Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
4812 Commercial Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 518-9998
Map of Sequel Tsi Of Alabama- Llc
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
All-girls | Alternative School
318 Hamer Rd
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 725-7170
Map of Three Springs School Of Madison
Gr: PK | 56 students
All-boys
1329 Browns Ferry Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 895-0710

Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
18 Schools
# Students
5,391 Students
56,783 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
524 Teachers
5,254 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
59%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1248
(Out of 1600)
1281
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,679
$9,236
Average Summer Program Cost
$118
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,150
$6,166
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
90%
Average Endowment Size
$13.3 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.49
# American Indian Students
10 Students
135 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
140 Students
986 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
332 Students
1,235 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
2%
# Black Students
547 Students
6,270 Students
% Black Students
11%
11%
# White Students
3,562 Students
40,378 Students
% White Students
68%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
49 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
635 Students
9,124 Students
% of Others Students
12%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Madison County, AL?
The top ranked private high schools in Madison County, AL include Madison Academy, Randolph School, and Valley Fellowship Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Madison County?
18 private high schools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private high schools in Madison County?
Madison County private high schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
78% of private high schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Madison County include: Providence Classical School vs. Randolph School, Providence Classical School vs. Whitesburg Christian Academy

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