Best Alabama Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) serving 1,036 students in Alabama. You can also find more schools membership associations in Alabama.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Alabama include Saint Rose Academy, Chilton Christian Academy, and Hoover Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Alabama (2026-27)

The American Academy For Young Professionals Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
Map of Chilton Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
23240 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 688-4454
Hoover Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2113 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 941-8323
(1)
Saint Rose Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1401 22nd Street S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 933-0549
(14)
Creative Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
2800 Montessori Way
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-3278
(5)
Map of Edgewood Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
5475 Elmore Rd
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Alabama?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Alabama include Saint Rose Academy, Chilton Christian Academy, and Hoover Christian School.
How many private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Alabama?
6 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Alabama.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Alabama?
Alabama private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are approximately 25% minority students, which is same as the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
67% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

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