Hilltop Montessori School Photo - Working bee hives on site produce honey for the school and over 15 gardening areas produce healthy snacks. Each class has an outdoor garden and the campus boasts a greenhouse, composting, native plant trails and numerous outdoor opportunities. The campus is certified with the National Wildlife Federation.

Top 10 Best Alabama Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 5,257 students in Alabama. You can also find more schools membership associations in Alabama.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Alabama include Bayside Academy, Saint James School, and The Donoho School.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Alabama private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
46% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Alabama (2025)

School
Location
Grades
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
Bayside Academy
(1)
303 Dryer Ave
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 702 students
Coosa Christian School
(Baptist)
2736 Wills Creek Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 547-1841
Grades: PK-12
| 253 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
| n/a 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
| 353 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
| 692 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)
(4)
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Grades: PK-12
| 741 students
Trinity Presbyterian School
(Presbyterian)
1700 East Trinity Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 213-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 650 students
Tuscaloosa Academy
Tuscaloosa Academy Photo - Tuscaloosa Academy
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Grades: PK-12
| 446 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Baptist)
3211 Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 340-9516
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
510 3rd Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-6580
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students

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