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Best Alabama Private Schools Belonging to Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools belonging to Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) serving 3,374 students in Alabama. You can also find more schools membership associations in Alabama.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) in Alabama include Lindsay Lane Christian Academy, Cottage Hill Christian Academy, and Lakeside Baptist Church Kindergarten.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools belonging to Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) in Alabama (2026)

Cottage Hill Christian Academy Photo
Cottage Hill Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 18
Baptist
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
(15)
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Map of Lakeside Baptist Church Kindergarten
Lakeside Baptist Church Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 227 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2865 Old Rocky Ridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 823-2580
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Lindsay Lane Christian Academy Photo
Lindsay Lane Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 759 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
705 W Sanderfer Rd.
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-3778
(2)
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Whitesburg Christian Academy Photo
Whitesburg Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 22
Baptist
7290 Whitesburg Drive S
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 489-7680
(6)
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Map of The Children's Place-huffman U
The Children's Place-huffman U
Gr: PK-2 | 151 students
Methodist
711 Gene Reed Rd
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 836-1362
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Map of Holy Trinity Day School
Holy Trinity Day School
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
100 Church Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-9838
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Map of Liberty Baptist Christian School
Liberty Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Baptist
1365 Hillabee Street
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 329-8830
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Marshall Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1631 Brashers Chapel Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 279-0192
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Map of North Mobile Christian School
North Mobile Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 210 students
Baptist
1255 Industrial Pkwy
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-3279
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Map of Ridgecrest Baptist Day Care & Kindergarten
Ridgecrest Baptist Day Care & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
117 12th Court Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 856-2054
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Map of Rock City Preparatory Christian School
Rock City Preparatory Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
1120 Apricot Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 786-4811
(3)
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Map of Weekday Early Education
Weekday Early Education
Gr: K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
600 Governors Dr Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-9440
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) in Alabama?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) in Alabama include Lindsay Lane Christian Academy, Cottage Hill Christian Academy, and Lakeside Baptist Church Kindergarten.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) are located in Alabama?
12 private schools belonging to Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) are located in Alabama.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) in Alabama?
Alabama private schools belonging to Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
100% of private schools belonging to Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
12
Private Schools
3,374
Students
$6,898
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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