Montgomery Academy Photo

Best Montgomery County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 33 private schools serving 6,140 students in Montgomery County, AL (there are 58 public schools, serving 29,444 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Montgomery County, AL include Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, Saint James School, and Alabama Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $11,051, which is lower than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $11,520.
56% of private schools in Montgomery County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Montgomery County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alabama Christian Academy
Alabama Christian Academy Photo - At Alabama Christian Academy we are committed to creating a Christ-centered environment that encourages students to dream to the future and dare to make a difference. Along with advanced academics, ACA provides a comprehensive AHSAA athletics program, an award-winning fine arts department and other enrichment opportunities. Soar into excellence at ACA!
(Church of Christ)
(10)
4700 Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 277-1985
Gr: PK-12 | 781 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eastwood Christian School
Eastwood Christian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(2)
1701 E. Trinity Blvd.
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8195
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Evangel Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
(2)
3975 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-3887
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holt Street Christian Academy
(Christian)
1870 S Ct St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 261-4141
Gr: K-6 | 57 students Tuition listed
Macon East Academy
Macon East Academy Photo - Come experience more at Macon East Academy! From K3 12th grade, we offer a safe learning environment from dedicated teachers in a family and faith driven atmosphere.
15396 Vaughn Rd
Cecil, AL 36013
(334) 277-6566
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montgomery Academy
Montgomery Academy Photo
(3)
3240 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8210
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
5350 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
Gr: PK-12 | 753 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition listed
3850 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-3033
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students
Saint James School
Saint James School Photo - The Saint James Class of 2019 earned $4.4million in scholarships to colleges and universities around the world.
(1)
6010 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 273-2992
Gr: PK-12 | 834 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Success Unlimited Academy
(Christian)
2328 Fairlane Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 213-0803
Gr: PK-12 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Trinity Presbyterian School
(Presbyterian)
1700 East Trinity Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 213-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Bethany Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
714 Cedar Street
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 265-5521
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students
Bethany Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1765 Highland Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 264-1078
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Tuition listed
Churchill Academy
Special Education School
(1)
1705 Taylor Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 625-8252
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Emerald Mountain Christian School
Emerald Mountain Christian School Photo
(Christian)
4125 Rifle Range Rd
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-0555
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
First School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2416 W Cloverdale Park
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 834-8990
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
2813 E S Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 676-2418
Gr: 3-12 | 14 students
GracePointe Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
1565 Ray Thorington Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-2525
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Halcyon Park KinderCare
Halcyon Park KinderCare Photo - Welcome to the Halcyon Park KinderCare!
Daycare / Preschool
6955 Halcyon Park Dr.
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 270-5955
Gr: NS-PK
Heritage Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1849 Perry Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 279-0643
Gr: PK-K | 126 students
Hill & Lowe Educational Exploratorium Academy
Alternative School
9013 Wares Ferry Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 279-9700
Gr: 10-12 | 22 students
Keystone Learning
Daycare / Preschool
230 Coosa St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 834-2484
Gr: PK-K | 111 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo - Main Academic building with gymnasium and additional classrooms behind.
(Baptist)
(1)
3570 Bell Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 271-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Flock Ministries
(Christian)
Po Box 250504
Montgomery, AL 36125
(334) 288-7475
Gr: K-7 | 21 students
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1025 South Hull Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 262-8685
Gr: PK-K | 123 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Montessori School At Hampstead
Montessori School
5251 Hampstead High St Unit 111
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 356-1969
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Montgomery Christian School
(Christian)
1728 S Hull St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 386-1749
Gr: K-5 | 74 students Tuition listed
New Generation Pre-school
Daycare / Preschool
3461 Old Selma Road
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 263-9660
Gr: PK-K | 64 students Avg. class size: 11 students
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
(6)
2815 Forbes Dr
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 230-1970
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
2637 Eastern Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 517-1717
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Valiant Cross Academy
All-boys (Christian)
301 Dexter Ave
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 694-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Tuition listed
Wonderland Academy I
Special Program Emphasis
3118 Lower Wetumpka Rd
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 832-9815
Gr: PK-4 | 58 students
Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
1100 Tuscaloosa St
Montgomery, AL 36101
(334) 229-4471
Gr: PK-K | 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Montgomery County, Alabama

Montgomery County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brown's Private School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School (Baptist)
1130 Bellview St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 264-2971
Gr: 1-2 | 7 students
125 Calhoun Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 356-7788
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
380 Fischer Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
Gr: NS-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
4050 Fairground Rd
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 356-4038
Gr: K-2 | 4 students
445 Cotton Gin Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 517-1158
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Whitfield Kindergarten (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2673 Fisk Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 281-2470
Gr: K | 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Montgomery County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Montgomery County, AL include Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, Saint James School, and Alabama Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Montgomery County?
33 private schools are located in Montgomery County.
How much do private schools cost in Montgomery County?
The average tuition cost is $11,051, which is lower than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $11,520.
How diverse are private schools in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Montgomery County?
56% of private schools in Montgomery County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?

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