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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 44 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 15,894 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 Randolph School, Indian Springs School, and Bayside Academy.
The average tuition cost is $11,389, which is lower than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $11,593.
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 (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 44

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 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: 16 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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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 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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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 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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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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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
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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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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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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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 Randolph School, Indian Springs School, and Bayside 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 $11,389, which is lower than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $11,593.
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).
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Private Schools
15,894
Students
$11,389
Avg. Tuition
26%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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