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Best Alabama Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 8,383 students in Alabama. You can also find more schools membership associations in Alabama.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Alabama include Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, Corpus Christi Catholic School, and St. Benedict Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $8,293, which is lower than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $11,593.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 31

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 31

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Alabama (2026)

Map of Corpus Christi Catholic School
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
6300 Mckenna Dr
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5474
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Map of Holy Family Parochial School
Holy Family Parochial School
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2300 Beasley Ave NW
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 539-5221
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Map of Holy Spirit Catholic School
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
(2)
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Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
619 Airport Rd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4852
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Map of Little Flower Catholic School
Little Flower Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
2103 Government St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 479-5761
(1)
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Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School Photo
Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 856 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1501 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 445-2904
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Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Photo
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 695 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
5350 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
(6)
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Map of Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, St. Bede
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, St. Bede
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students
Catholic
3850 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-3033
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Map of Our Lady Of Sorrows
Our Lady Of Sorrows
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students
Catholic
1720 Oxmoor Rd
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-3237
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Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo
Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
4650 Preserve Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 824-7886
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
112 2nd Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4563
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Map of St. Ann Catholic School
St. Ann Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
3910a Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(125) 635-3654
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Map of St. Barnabas Regional School
St. Barnabas Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
7901 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5385
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Map of St. Benedict Catholic School
St. Benedict Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
12786 Illinois St
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 709-9861
(1)
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Map of St. Ignatius Catholic School
St. Ignatius Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
3650 Springhill Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5442
(4)
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Map of St. James Catholic School
St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
700 Albert Rains Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0132
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St. John Paul II Catholic High School Photo
St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 54
Catholic
7301 Old Madison Pike
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 430-1760
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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 St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2009 W Montgomery Rd
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-0620
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Map of St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
115 Plum St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-1923
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Alabama?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Alabama include Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, Corpus Christi Catholic School, and St. Benedict Catholic School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Alabama?
31 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Alabama.
How much do private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Alabama?
The average tuition cost is $8,293, which is lower than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $11,593.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Alabama?
Alabama private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
31
Private Schools
8,383
Students
$8,293
Avg. Tuition
34%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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