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Madison Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,814 students in Madison, AL.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Alabama private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
67% of private preschools in Madison, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Madison Private Preschools (2026-27)

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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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Map of St. John The Baptist Catholic School
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1057 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 722-0772
(1)
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Map of Westminster Christian Academy - Lower School Campus
Westminster Christian Academy - Lower School Campus
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students
Presbyterian
375 Mt Zion Rd
Madison, AL 35757
(256) 705-8300
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Map of First Baptist Child Development Center
First Baptist Child Development Center
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4257 Sullivan Street
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-3951
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Premier Preschool
Gr: NS | 121 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
1827 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 864-8450
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Map of Primrose School Of Madison
Primrose School Of Madison
Gr: NS-PK | 130 students
Daycare / Preschool
124 Plaza Blvd.
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2029
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Madison, Alabama Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Three Springs School Of Madison
Three Springs School Of Madison
Gr: PK | 56 students
All-boys
1329 Browns Ferry Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 895-0710
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Madison, AL Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,814
Students
$13,675
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
312 Schools
# Students
1,814 Students
66,540 Students
% Students of Color
25%
22%
0.49
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
78 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
1,084 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
1,467 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
79 Students
5,360 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
1,223 Students
37,964 Students
% White Students
68%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
434 Students
20,951 Students
% of Others Students
24%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
158 Teachers
5,231 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
7 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,675
$8,191
Average % on Financial Aid
9%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
$2,879
Average Endowment Size
$1.6 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Madison, AL?
How many private preschools are located in Madison?
6 private preschools are located in Madison.
How diverse are private preschools in Madison?
Madison private preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
67% of private preschools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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