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Best Alabama Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 75 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Alabama. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Alabama.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Alabama include Indian Springs School, The Altamont School, and Randolph School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Alabama (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Indian Springs School
Indian Springs School Photo
(1)
190 Woodward Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
Gr: 8-12 | 343 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program
Alternative School
954 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Altamont School
The Altamont School Photo
4801 Altamont Road South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 874-3501
Gr: 5-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Athens Bible School
700 US Hwy 31 N
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 232-3525
Gr: K-12 | 268 students
Bayside Academy
(1)
303 Dryer Ave
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
The Capitol School
The Capitol School Photo - High School Students volunteering in "Renew Our Rivers" cleanup.
(2)
2828 Gary Fitts St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-2828
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Chambers Academy
(3)
15048 Us Highway 431
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9852
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Fort Dale Academy
1100 Gamble St
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2606
Gr: PK-12 | 489 students Tuition listed
Glenwood School
5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 297-3614
Gr: PK-12 | 738 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9
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
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Houston Academy
(2)
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
Gr: PK-12 | 692 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Huntsville College Preparatory School
Huntsville College Preparatory School Photo
654 Discovery Drive NW
Huntsville, AL 35606
(256) 513-8700
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
John T Morgan Academy
2901 West Dallas Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-4464
Gr: K-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 Acceptance rate listed
The Lakeside School
1020 Lake Dr
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 687-5748
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Macon East Academy
Macon East Academy Photo - Come experience more at Macon East Academy! From K3 12th grade, we offer a safe learning environment from dedicated teachers in a family and faith driven atmosphere.
15396 Vaughn Rd
Cecil, AL 36013
(334) 277-6566
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education
Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education Photo - An "organic education" is one that honors the whole child. Through hands-on activities, small class size, and enquiry based learning, teachers guide students to find answers to their questions.
Alternative School
(1)
8 Marietta Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Monroe Academy
4096 S Alabama Ave
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 743-3932
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Montgomery Academy
Montgomery Academy Photo
(3)
3240 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8210
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Patrician Academy
901 S Mulberry Ave
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3605
Gr: PK-12 | 319 students
Pickens Academy
225 Ray Bass Rd
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8144
Gr: PK-12 | 299 students
Pike Liberal Arts School
Highway 231 S
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-2023
Gr: PK-12 | 474 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prichard Preparatory School
Prichard Preparatory School Photo
743 Mt. Sinai Avenue
Mobile, AL 36612
(251) 380-7220
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Randolph School
Randolph School Photo - Our campus on Drake Avenue SE in Huntsville hosts K-8th grades. A second campus on Garth Road hosts grades 9-12.
1005 Drake Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
Gr: K-12 | 958 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 834 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Southern Academy
407 College St
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8111
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students
Southern Preparatory Academy
Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Our academy now offers both co-ed day student and all-boys military boarding pathways, providing a structured, challenging environment where students can thrive academically, physically, and morally
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Springwood School
Springwood School Photo
1814 Cherry Drive
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 829-4000
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Three Springs Private School Utf
All-boys | Special Education School
(1)
3890 County Road 20
Trenton, AL 35774
(256) 776-2503
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Tuition listed
Tuscaloosa Academy
Tuscaloosa Academy Photo - Tuscaloosa Academy
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ums-wright Preparatory School
(1)
65 Mobile St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
Gr: PK-12 | 1,242 student Tuition listed
Alabama Waldorf School
Alabama Waldorf School Photo - Multi-cultural celebrations in the Kindergarten
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Allan Cott School
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Ln
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
Azalea City Montessori
Montessori School
1260 Dauphin St
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 202-5295
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
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