Top 10 Best Alabama Private Elementary Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 private elementary schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) serving 7,743 students in Alabama. You can also find more schools membership associations in Alabama.
The best top ranked belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) private elementary schools in Alabama include Indian Springs School, St. Luke's Episcopal School and Houston Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Alabama private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
44% of private elementary schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Alabama (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Indian Springs School
Indian Springs School Photo
(1)
190 Woodward Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
Grades: 8-12
| 330 students
Advent Episcopal Day School
Advent Episcopal Day School Photo - Welcome To Our Classroom
(Episcopal)
2019 6th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
The Altamont School
The Altamont School Photo
4801 Altamont Road South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 879-2006
Grades: 5-12
| 361 students
Bayside Academy
(1)
303 Dryer Ave
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 702 students
The Donoho School
The Donoho School Photo - At every level, we strive to provide our students a safe, nurturing environment that cultivates a love of learning, challenges students to stretch themselves, and encourages initiative, integrity, and creativity.
2501 Henry Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
Grades: PK-12
| students
Highlands School
Highlands School Photo - Visit www.60moreyears.highlandsschool.org for a glimpse into the NEXT 60 years of progressive, student-centered learning!
4901 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Hilltop Montessori School
Hilltop Montessori School Photo - Students at Hilltop Montessori School successfully transition to college preparatory programs in the Birmingham area and beyond, including Indian Springs School, The Alabama School of Fine Arts, The Altamont School, St. James Boarding School and other programs. Graduates attended prestigious colleges including Tulane University, New York University, The University of Alabama Honors College, UAB Honors Program, University of North Carolina
Montessori School
(2)
6 Abbott Square
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 437-9343
Grades: NS-8
| 182 students
Houston Academy
(2)
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
Grades: PK-12
| 684 students
Lee-Scott Academy
Lee-Scott Academy Photo
(Christian)
1601 Academy Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
Grades: PK-12
| 737 students
Randolph School
Randolph School Photo - Our campus on Drake Avenue SE in Huntsville hosts K-8th grades. A second campus on Garth Road hosts grades 9-12.
1005 Drake Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
Grades: K-12
| 958 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
Grades: PK-12
| 834 students
St. Luke's Episcopal School
St. Luke's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(3)
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Grades: PK-12
| 741 students
Trinity Presbyterian School
(Christian)
1700 East Trinity Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 213-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 727 students
Tuscaloosa Academy
Tuscaloosa Academy Photo - Tuscaloosa Academy
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Grades: PK-12
| 453 students
Coosa Christian School
(Baptist)
2736 Wills Creek Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 547-1841
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Baptist)
3211 Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 340-9516
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
Emmanuel Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2000 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 478-1140
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
510 3rd Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-6580
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students

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