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NAPS Abundant Life Academy Top 3 · Highest % Students of Color (AL)
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Best Alabama Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 1,582 students in Alabama.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Alabama include Big Cove Christian Academy, Westminster School At Oak Mountain, and The American Academy For Young Professionals.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
87% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 1,582

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 1,582

Top Ranked Alabama Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

The American Academy For Young Professionals Photo
The American Academy For Young Professionals
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
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Map of Big Cove Christian Academy
Big Cove Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum (Seventh Day Adventist)
6354 Highway 431 S
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 518-9642
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Evangel Classical Christian School Photo
Evangel Classical Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
423 Thompson Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 216-0149
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Westminster School At Oak Mountain Photo
Westminster School At Oak Mountain
Gr: K-12 | 596 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
5080 Cahaba Valley Trace
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-9694
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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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Bright Academy Photo
Bright Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 38 students
Specialized Curriculum
3590 Pleasant Valley Rd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 525-9105
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Brooklane Baptist Academy Photo
Brooklane Baptist Academy
Gr: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
160 Brooklane Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0967
(2)
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Map of Covenant Classical School
Covenant Classical School
Gr: K-2 | 181 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
220 Exchange Pl Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 837-5437
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NAPS Abundant Life Academy Photo
NAPS Abundant Life Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
525 Abundant Life Way
Sawyerville, AL 36776
(334) 624-7722
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Map of Northside Christian School
Northside Christian School
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1101 15th Ave North
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 830-2350
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Map of Rising Hope Academy
Rising Hope Academy
Gr: K-6 | 39 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
7916 2nd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 305-4948
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Map of Rivers Of Living Waters Faith Church
Rivers Of Living Waters Faith Church
Gr: 1-5 | 19 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
309 20th St Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 925-6900
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Map of St. James Episcopal School
St. James Episcopal School
Gr: PK-3
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
860 N Section St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
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Map of Southern Christian Preparatory Academy
Southern Christian Preparatory Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 87 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 380753
Birmingham, AL 35238
(205) 440-2149
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Map of Wonderland Academy I
Wonderland Academy I
Gr: PK-4 | 58 students
Specialized Curriculum
3118 Lower Wetumpka Rd
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 832-9815
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15
Private Schools
1,582
Students
$9,088
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Alabama?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Alabama include Big Cove Christian Academy, Westminster School At Oak Mountain, and The American Academy For Young Professionals.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Alabama?
15 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Alabama.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Alabama?
Alabama private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
87% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

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