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Best Alabama Private Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 2,758 students in Alabama. You can also find more schools membership associations in Alabama.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Alabama include St. Benedict Catholic School, Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home, and Briarwood Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Alabama (2026)

Map of Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home
Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home
Gr: 2-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Presbyterian
905 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 362-4314
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Briarwood Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,745 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Presbyterian
2204 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
(3)
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St. Benedict Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
12786 Illinois St
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 709-9861
(1)
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Map of Build Up
Build Up
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students
Vocational/Technical School
2301 Ave E
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 847-4086
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The Capitol School
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
2828 Gary Fitts St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-2828
(2)
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Covenant Classical School
Gr: K-2 | 181 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
220 Exchange Pl Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 837-5437
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Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
3570 Bell Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 271-4200
(1)
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Premier Preschool
Gr: NS | 121 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
1827 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 864-8450
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St. Dominic Catholic School
Gr: K | 133 students
Sports: 7
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4160 Burma Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-5226
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Alabama?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Alabama include St. Benedict Catholic School, Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home, and Briarwood Christian School.
How many private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Alabama?
9 private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Alabama.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Alabama?
Alabama private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
67% of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).
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Private Schools
2,758
Students
$6,935
Avg. Tuition
17%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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