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Best Alabama Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 331 religiously affiliated private schools serving 63,397 students in Alabama (73% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $7,846, which is lower than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $8,984.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Baptist (30% of schools), Christian (27% of schools) and Catholic (11% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 331
  • # Students Served: 63,397

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 331
  • # Students Served: 63,397

Top Ranked Alabama Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Assembly of God
8
1,454
56%
Baptist
99
12,152
23%
Catholic
38
10,528
32%
Christian
88
17,796
31%
Church of Christ
10
3,383
19%
Church of God
4
595
20%
Church of God in Christ
1
76
100%
Church of the Nazarene
1
143
19%
Disciples of Christ
1
114
14%
Episcopal
9
2,581
14%
Islamic
4
421
20%
Jewish
1
62
6%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4
520
14%
Mennonite
2
117
15%
Methodist
19
3,013
17%
Other
11
2,502
39%
Pentecostal
6
475
19%
Presbyterian
18
6,958
7%
Seventh Day Adventist
7
507
87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Alabama?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Alabama include Madison Academy and Mobile Christian School.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Alabama?
331 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Alabama.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Alabama?
The average tuition cost is $7,846, which is lower than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $8,984.

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