For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools serving 4,470 students in Alabama. You can also find more schools membership associations in Alabama.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Alabama include Lee-Scott Academy, Saint James School, and Tuscaloosa Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Alabama private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top-Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Alabama (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Advent Episcopal School ![Advent Episcopal School Photo - Welcome To Our Classroom]( "Advent Episcopal School Photo - Welcome To Our Classroom")
(Episcopal)
2019 6th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
4901 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
Gr: NS-8 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lee-Scott Academy ![Lee-Scott Academy Photo]( "Lee-Scott Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1601 Academy Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33
15396 Vaughn Rd
Cecil, AL 36013
(334) 277-6566
Cecil, AL 36013
(334) 277-6566
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3240 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8210
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8210
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6010 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 273-2992
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 273-2992
Gr: PK-12 | 834 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Trinity Presbyterian School
(Presbyterian)
1700 East Trinity Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 213-2100
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 213-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greengate School ![Greengate School Photo - Greengate School For Dyslexia]( "Greengate School Photo - Greengate School For Dyslexia")
Special Education School
2800 Poplar Avenue, Unit B
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 799-6192
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 799-6192
Gr: 1-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition listed
Recent Articles
How to Stress-Test a Private School Budget Before Enrolling
Learn how to stress-test a private school budget before enrolling and avoid financial surprises that can affect your family's long-term plans.
When “Affordable Private School” Means Fewer Services
Learn what families may sacrifice when choosing an affordable private school and how to evaluate whether lower tuition still delivers long-term value.
Voucher Eligibility Fine Print Parents Miss
Learn the hidden voucher eligibility rules that can affect school choice decisions and how parents can avoid common application mistakes.
