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Alabama Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 4,515 students in Alabama. You can also find more schools membership associations in Alabama.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Alabama include Montgomery Academy, St. Luke's Episcopal School, and Saint James School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
36% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Alabama (2026-27)

Advent Episcopal School Photo
Advent Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
2019 6th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
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Highlands School Photo
Highlands School
Gr: NS-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
4901 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
(1)
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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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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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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. Luke's Episcopal School Photo
St. Luke's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
(4)
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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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Tuscaloosa Academy Photo
Tuscaloosa Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
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Alabama Waldorf School Photo
Alabama Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
(1)
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Greengate School Photo
Greengate School
Gr: 1-8 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Special Education School
2800 Poplar Avenue, Unit B
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 799-6192
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Alabama?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Alabama include Montgomery Academy, St. Luke's Episcopal School, and Saint James School.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Alabama?
11 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Alabama.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Alabama?
Alabama private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
36% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
11
Private Schools
4,515
Students
$15,163
Avg. Tuition
12%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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