For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 2,569 students in Alabama. You can also find more schools membership associations in Alabama.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Alabama include Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and St. John Paul II Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Alabama (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School![Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School Photo]( "Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1501 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 445-2904
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 445-2904
Gr: 9-12 | 856 students Avg. class size: 15 students
5350 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
Gr: PK-12 | 723 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
St. John Paul II Catholic High School![St. John Paul II Catholic High School Photo - Welcome to St. John Paul II Catholic High School in Huntsville, AL!]( "St. John Paul II Catholic High School Photo - Welcome to St. John Paul II Catholic High School in Huntsville, AL!")
(Catholic)
7301 Old Madison Pike
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 430-1760
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 430-1760
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2001 19th Street Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 787-9937
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 787-9937
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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