St. Luke's Episcopal School Photo

Best Alabama Private High Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools serving 3,696 students in Alabama. You can also find more schools membership associations in Alabama.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Alabama include Tuscaloosa Academy, Lee-Scott Academy, and Macon East Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
43% of private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lee-Scott Academy
Lee-Scott Academy Photo
(Christian)
1601 Academy Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33
Macon East Academy
Macon East Academy Photo - Come experience more at Macon East Academy! From K3 12th grade, we offer a safe learning environment from dedicated teachers in a family and faith driven atmosphere.
15396 Vaughn Rd
Cecil, AL 36013
(334) 277-6566
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montgomery Academy
Montgomery Academy Photo
(3)
3240 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8210
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint James School
Saint James School Photo - The Saint James Class of 2025 earned $9.2 million in scholarships to colleges and universities around the world.
(1)
6010 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 273-2992
Gr: PK-12 | 834 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Luke's Episcopal School
St. Luke's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
1400 University Blvd
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
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Tuscaloosa Academy
Tuscaloosa Academy Photo - Tuscaloosa Academy
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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