The Capitol School Photo - High School Students volunteering in "Renew Our Rivers" cleanup.

Best Alabama Private Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home, The Capitol School, and St. Benedict Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Alabama (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
905 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 362-4314
Gr: 2-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Briarwood Christian School
Briarwood Christian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(3)
2204 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
Gr: PK-12 | 1,745 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
St. Benedict Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
12786 Illinois St
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 709-9861
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Build Up
Vocational/Technical School
2301 Ave E
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 847-4086
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students
Covenant Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
220 Exchange Pl Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 837-5437
Gr: K-2 | 181 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo - Main Academic building with gymnasium and additional classrooms behind.
(Baptist)
(1)
3570 Bell Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 271-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Premier Preschool
Premier Preschool Photo - Madison Premier Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1827 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 864-8450
Gr: NS | 121 students Extracurrculars: 2
St. Dominic Catholic School
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4160 Burma Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-5226
Gr: K | 133 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed

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