Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo - Main Academic building with gymnasium and additional classrooms behind.

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

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 2,460 students in Alabama. You can also find more schools membership associations in Alabama.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Alabama include Briarwood Christian School, St. Benedict Catholic School, and The Capitol School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
83% of private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

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

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
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

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