Creative Montessori School Photo - Primary Classroom (Ages 3-6)

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

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation serving 1,126 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 in Alabama include Chilton Christian Academy, The American Academy For Young Professionals, and Hoover Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
71% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
The American Academy For Young Professionals
The American Academy For Young Professionals Photo - Preparing NOW to lead TOMORROW - National & Global Leaders!
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chilton Christian Academy
(Baptist)
23240 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 688-4454
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Hoover Christian School
Hoover Christian School Photo - We have a wonderful building and atmosphere at our school.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2113 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 987-3376
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Rose Academy
Saint Rose Academy Photo - Our beautiful campus!
(Catholic)
(14)
1401 22nd Street S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 933-0549
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Montessori School
Creative Montessori School Photo - Primary Classroom (Ages 3-6)
Montessori School
(5)
2800 Montessori Way
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-3278
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Edgewood Academy
5475 Elmore Rd
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Mountain View Christian Academy
Mountain View Christian Academy Photo
(Church of God)
3665 Al Highway 73
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-3467
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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