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Alabama Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 44 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 15,874 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 Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Alabama include Indian Springs School, Saint James School, and Montgomery Academy.
The average tuition cost is $9,626, which is higher than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $8,989.
61% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 44

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 44

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Alabama (2026-27)

Indian Springs School Photo
Indian Springs School
Gr: 8-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 22
190 Woodward Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
(1)
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Mobile Christian School Photo
Mobile Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 676 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 Photo
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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Map of Bayside Academy
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 Photo
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 Photo
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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Map of Emmanuel Christian School
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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Map of Evangel Christian Academy
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 Academy Photo
Faith Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 2,000 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8650 Tanner Williams Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
(1)
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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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Map of Holy Spirit Catholic School
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
(3)
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Map of Hooper Academy
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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Lee-Scott Academy Photo
Lee-Scott Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 33
Christian
1601 Academy Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
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Macon East Academy Photo
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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Map of Marion Academy
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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Montgomery Academy Photo
Montgomery Academy
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
3240 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8210
(3)
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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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Our Lady Of The Valley School Photo
Our Lady Of The Valley School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
5510 Double Oak Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-5963
(2)
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Prichard Preparatory School Photo
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 Photo
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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Saint James School Photo
Saint James School
Gr: PK-12 | 832 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 1
6010 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 273-2992
(1)
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St. John Paul II Catholic High School Photo
St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 54
Catholic
7301 Old Madison Pike
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 430-1760
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Map of St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
115 Plum St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-1923
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Saint Rose Academy Photo
Saint Rose Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1401 22nd Street S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 933-0549
(14)
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Map of Snook Christian Academy
Snook Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Church of Christ
18930 County Road 28
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
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Springwood School Photo
Springwood School
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
1814 Cherry Drive
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 829-4000
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Map of Success Unlimited Academy
Success Unlimited Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
2328 Fairlane Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 213-0803
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Map of Trinity Presbyterian School
Trinity Presbyterian School
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 17
Presbyterian
1700 East Trinity Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 213-2100
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Map of Tuscaloosa Christian School
Tuscaloosa Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
1601 Prudes Mill Road
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
(1)
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Valley Fellowship Christian Academy Photo
Valley Fellowship Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
3616 Holmes Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
(8)
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Map of Cahawba Christian Academy
Cahawba Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Christian
2415 Montevallo Road
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-4676
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Alabama?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Alabama include Indian Springs School, Saint James School, and Montgomery Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Alabama?
44 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Alabama.
How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) cost in Alabama?
The average tuition cost is $9,626, which is higher than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $8,989.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Alabama?
Alabama private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are approximately 26% 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 Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
61% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
44
Private Schools
15,874
Students
$9,626
Avg. Tuition
26%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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