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Alabama Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 784 students in Alabama.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
Affiliations: 8% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top schools: The top ranked private school belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Alabama is Tuscaloosa Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Alabama (2026-27)

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Tuscaloosa Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
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Map of Bailey Cove KinderCare
Bailey Cove KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
12920 Bailey Cove Rd SE
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 270-9888
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Map of Bradford KinderCare
Bradford KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5014 Bradford Blvd NW
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 830-0110
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Camellia Baptist Wem
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
201 Woodvale Rd
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 365-5693
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Capstone Learning Academy
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1300 21st St. E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(659) 216-2990
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Halcyon Park KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6955 Halcyon Park Dr.
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 270-5955
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Hampton Cove KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
351 Old Highway 431
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 539-3773
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Hoover KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3160 Old Columbiana Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 822-8110
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Prattville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
701 Sheila Blvd.
Prattville, AL 36066
(334) 365-0470
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Premier School Of Research Park
Gr: NS | 172 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
5095 Premier Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 489-7529
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Map of UAB Early Learning Center
UAB Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1100 10th Ave South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 934-7353
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Map of University Preschool Learning Center
University Preschool Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
University 0f Al Huntsville University Center
Huntsville, AL 35899
(256) 837-9553
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Alabama?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Alabama is Tuscaloosa Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Alabama?
12 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Alabama.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Alabama?
Alabama private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
8% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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Private Schools
784
Students
$13,500
Avg. Tuition
20%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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