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Best Alabama Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 38 private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) serving 12,550 students in Alabama. You can also find more schools membership associations in Alabama.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Alabama include Saint James School, Bayside Academy, and Springwood School.
The average tuition cost is $11,937, which is higher than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $11,593.
58% of private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 38

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 38

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Alabama (2026-27)

Indian Springs School Photo
Indian Springs School
Gr: 8-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 22
190 Woodward Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
(1)
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Mobile Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
(6)
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Alabama Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 666 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Church of Christ
4700 Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 277-1985
(10)
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Bayside Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 20
303 Dryer Ave
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
(1)
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Cornerstone Schools Of Alabama
Gr: PK-12 | 629 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
118 55th Street N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 769-0048
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The Donoho School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
2501 Henry Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
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Emmanuel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
(1)
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Evangel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Assembly of God
3975 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-3887
(2)
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Faith Christian School Photo
Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Presbyterian
4100 Ronnaki Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 236-4499
(2)
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Hilltop Montessori School Photo
Hilltop Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
6 Abbott Square
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 437-9343
(2)
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Holy Spirit Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
(2)
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Hooper Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 7
380 Fischer Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
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Jefferson Christian Academy Photo
Jefferson Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
Church of Christ
1500 Heritage Place Drive
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
(2)
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Macon East Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
15396 Vaughn Rd
Cecil, AL 36013
(334) 277-6566
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Marion Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1820 Prier Dr
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-8204
(1)
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Northside Methodist Church & Academy Photo
Northside Methodist Church & Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
Methodist
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
(7)
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Prichard Preparatory School
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
743 Mt. Sinai Avenue
Mobile, AL 36612
(251) 380-7220
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Randolph School
Gr: K-12 | 958 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 20
1005 Drake Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
112 2nd Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4563
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St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo
St. Bernard Preparatory School
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1600 Saint Bernard Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 739-6682
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Alabama?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Alabama include Saint James School, Bayside Academy, and Springwood School.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) are located in Alabama?
38 private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) are located in Alabama.
How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) cost in Alabama?
The average tuition cost is $11,937, which is higher than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $11,593.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Alabama?
Alabama private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
58% of private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
38
Private Schools
12,550
Students
$11,937
Avg. Tuition
27%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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