The average private high school in Alabama was founded around 1978 (2024).
The oldest private high school in Alabama is Mars Hill Bible School, founded in 1871.
Year Founded Range: 1871
1970
Avg. Year Founded: 1950
Oldest Private High Schools in Alabama (2024)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1871
Grades: PK-12
698 Cox Creek Pkwy
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1873
Grades: PK-12
5350 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
Rank: #33.
St. Bernard Preparatory School![St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - An Extensive Fine Arts program including Drama, Art, Chorus, Band, Instrumentals, and many other individual opportunities. St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - An Extensive Fine Arts program including Drama, Art, Chorus, Band, Instrumentals, and many other individual opportunities.]()
![St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - An Extensive Fine Arts program including Drama, Art, Chorus, Band, Instrumentals, and many other individual opportunities. St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - An Extensive Fine Arts program including Drama, Art, Chorus, Band, Instrumentals, and many other individual opportunities.](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/0/254/St-Bernard-Preparatory-School-3snn3n8ejxmogs0o4080oosc0-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: 7-12
1600 Saint Bernard Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 255-5880
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 255-5880
Rank: #44.
Southern Preparatory Academy![Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Academics are at the highest level of importance at Southern Prep. The curriculum is designed to provide seven years of academic study to students in grades 6-12 who are preparing for vocational training or admission into a college or university. It is challenging, yet rewarding. Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Academics are at the highest level of importance at Southern Prep. The curriculum is designed to provide seven years of academic study to students in grades 6-12 who are preparing for vocational training or admission into a college or university. It is challenging, yet rewarding.]()
![Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Academics are at the highest level of importance at Southern Prep. The curriculum is designed to provide seven years of academic study to students in grades 6-12 who are preparing for vocational training or admission into a college or university. It is challenging, yet rewarding. Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Academics are at the highest level of importance at Southern Prep. The curriculum is designed to provide seven years of academic study to students in grades 6-12 who are preparing for vocational training or admission into a college or university. It is challenging, yet rewarding.](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/0/160/Southern-Preparatory-Academy-aebt8duh5g08kw8gwcgossows-160x160c.jpg)
All-boys
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: 6-12
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 307-7348
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 307-7348
Rank: #55.
Floral Crest School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
1228 County Road 89
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-2582
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-2582
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1922
Grades: 5-12
4801 Altamont Road South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 879-2006
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 879-2006
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1942
Grades: PK-12
4700 Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 277-1985
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 277-1985
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: K-12
2113 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 987-3376
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 987-3376
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
John Carroll Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: 9-12
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-12
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: 8-12
190 Woodward Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Madison Academy![Madison Academy Photo - Second graders learn about Johnny Appleseed and taste test different varieties of apples. Madison Academy Photo - Second graders learn about Johnny Appleseed and taste test different varieties of apples.]()
![Madison Academy Photo - Second graders learn about Johnny Appleseed and taste test different varieties of apples. Madison Academy Photo - Second graders learn about Johnny Appleseed and taste test different varieties of apples.](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/0/162/Madison-Academy-7qu0iwx9ntogg4w8k4g4wskwc-160x160c.jpg)
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-12
325 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-12
6010 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 273-2992
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 273-2992
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: K-12
1005 Drake Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: NS-12
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-12
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-12
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: PK-12
2501 Henry Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Huntsville Achievement School![Huntsville Achievement School Photo Huntsville Achievement School Photo]()
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Special Education School
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: K-12
4217 9th Ave SW
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 539-1772
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 539-1772
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
2204 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Westminster Christian Academy
(African Methodist Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
237 Johns Rd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 705-8000
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 705-8000
Rank: #2222.
Lowndes Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: PK-12
215 S Broad St
Lowndesboro, AL 36752
(334) 278-3366
Lowndesboro, AL 36752
(334) 278-3366
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
5475 Elmore Rd
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
8650 Tanner Williams Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
1137 10th Pl S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
5245 New Hope Road
Toxey, AL 36921
(251) 843-2426
Toxey, AL 36921
(251) 843-2426
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
1601 Prudes Mill Road
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Bayside Academy
(1)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
303 Dryer Ave
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Cahawba Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
2415 Montevallo Road
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-4676
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-4676
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
163 Park Pl
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: K-12
268 Cowpen Creek Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-2080
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-2080
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 221-3757
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 221-3757
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: NS-12
380 Fischer Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
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