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Best Alabama Nonsectarian Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 63 nonsectarian private high schools in Alabama. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Alabama.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Alabama include Indian Springs School, Bayside Academy, and The Altamont School.

Top-Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in Alabama (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Indian Springs School
Indian Springs School Photo
(1)
190 Woodward Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
Gr: 8-12 | 336 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 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
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
Hooper Academy
380 Fischer Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
Gr: NS-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
The Horizons School
The Horizons School Photo
Special Education School
2018 15th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 322-6606
Gr: 12 Avg. class size: 10 students 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
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
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 2025 earned $9.2 million 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
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 students Tuition listed
Allan Cott School
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Ln
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
Arlington School
Montessori School
1312 22nd St S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 939-3665
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
Build Up
Vocational/Technical School
2301 Ave E
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 847-4086
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students
Build Up Community School
Vocational/Technical School
222 6th Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 578-8085
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students
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
The Chanticleer Learning Center
Alternative School
1109 Spring Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 203-1088
Gr: 4-12 | 45 students
Churchill Academy
Special Education School
(1)
3265 McGehee
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 625-8252
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
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