Oldest Private Preschools in Alabama

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  • The average private preschool in Alabama was founded around 1977 (2020).
  • The oldest private preschools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
  • The oldest private preschool in Alabama is St Mary Catholic School, founded in 1867.

Oldest Private Preschools in Alabama (2020)

  • School Founding Date Grades Location
  • Rank: #11.
    St Mary Catholic School
    St Mary Catholic School Photo - Blessings of The Pets!
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1867
    Grades: PK-8107 N Lafayette St
    Mobile, AL 36604
    (251)433-9904
  • Rank: #22.
    Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School
    Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1873
    Grades: PK-125350 Vaughn Road
    Montgomery, AL 36116
    (334)272-7220
  • Rank: #33.
    Sacred Heart Elementary School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1878
    Grades: PK-6112 2nd Ave Se
    Cullman, AL 35055
    (256)734-4563
  • Rank: #44.
    St James Catholic School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1912
    Grades: PK-8700 Albert Rains Blvd
    Gadsden, AL 35901
    (256)546-0132
  • Rank: #55.
    Mobile Junior Academy
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
     Founding Date: 1920
    Grades: PK-81900 Cody Rd S
    Mobile, AL 36695
    (251)633-8638
  • Rank: #66.
    Little Flower Catholic School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1934
    Grades: PK-82103 Government St
    Mobile, AL 36606
    (251)479-5761
  • Rank: #77.
    Alabama Christian Academy
    Alabama Christian Academy Photo - At Alabama Christian Academy we are committed to creating a Christ-centered environment that encourages students to dream to the future and dare to make a difference. Along with advanced academics, ACA provides a comprehensive AHSAA athletics program, an award-winning fine arts department and other enrichment opportunities. Soar into excellence at ACA!
    (Church of Christ)
    (10)
     Founding Date: 1942
    Grades: PK-124700 Wares Ferry Road
    Montgomery, AL 36109
    (334)277-1985
  • Rank: #8-98.-9.
    Mars Hill Bible School
    Mars Hill Bible School Photo
    (Church of Christ)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1947
    Grades: PK-12698 Cox Creek Pkwy
    Florence, AL 35630
    (256)767-1203
  • Rank: #8-98.-9.
    St Paul's Episcopal School
    (Episcopal)
     Founding Date: 1947
    Grades: PK-12161 Dogwood Ln
    Mobile, AL 36608
    (251)342-6700
  • Rank: #1010.
    Christ The King Catholic School
    Christ The King Catholic School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1949
    Grades: PK-8PO Drawer 1890
    Daphne, AL 36526
    (251)626-1692
  • Rank: #1111.
    Advent Episcopal School
    Advent Episcopal School Photo - Welcome To Our Classroom
    Founding Date: 1950
    Grades: PK-82019 6th Avenue North
    Birmingham, AL 35203
    (205)252-2535
  • Rank: #1212.
    Holy Family Parochial School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1952
    Grades: PK-82300 Beasley Ave NW
    Huntsville, AL 35816
    (256)539-5221
  • Rank: #13-1413.-14.
    Madison Academy
    Madison Academy Photo - High school and administrative offices entrance
    (Church of Christ)
     Founding Date: 1955
    Grades: PK-12325 Slaughter Rd
    Madison, AL 35758
    (256)469-6400
  • Rank: #13-1413.-14.
    Saint James School
    Saint James School Photo - The Saint James Class of 2019 earned $4.4million in scholarships to colleges and universities around the world.
    Founding Date: 1955
    Grades: PK-126010 Vaughn Road
    Montgomery, AL 36116
    (334)277-8033
  • Rank: #1515.
    St Rose Of Lima School
    St Rose Of Lima School Photo - Class of 2019!
    (Roman Catholic)
    (7)
     Founding Date: 1956
    Grades: PK-81401 22nd Street S
    Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205)933-0549
  • Rank: #1616.
    Highlands School
    Highlands School Photo - Visit www.60moreyears.highlandsschool.org for a glimpse into the NEXT 60 years of progressive, student-centered learning!
    Founding Date: 1958
    Grades: PK-84901 Old Leeds Rd
    Birmingham, AL 35213
    (205)956-9731
  • Rank: #17-1917.-19.
    Cottage Hill Christian Academy
    Cottage Hill Christian Academy Photo - Robotics Team Competition
    (Baptist)
    (15)
     Founding Date: 1961
    Grades: NS-124255 Cottage Hill Road
    Mobile, AL 36609
    (251)660-2427
  • Rank: #17-1917.-19.
    Mobile Christian School
    Mobile Christian School Photo
    (Church of Christ)
    (3)
     Founding Date: 1961
    Grades: PK-125900 Cottage Hill Road
    Mobile, AL 36609
    (251)661-1613
  • Rank: #17-1917.-19.
    St. Luke's Episcopal School
    St. Luke's Episcopal School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1961
    Grades: PK-121400 University Blvd
    Mobile, AL 36693
    (251)666-2991
  • Rank: #2020.
    The Donoho School
    The Donoho School Photo - At every level, we strive to provide our students a safe, nurturing environment that cultivates a love of learning, challenges students to stretch themselves, and encourages initiative, integrity, and creativity.
    Founding Date: 1963
    Grades: PK-122501 Henry Road
    Anniston, AL 36207
    (256)237-5477
  • Rank: #21-2321.-23.
    Briarwood Christian School
    Briarwood Christian School Photo
    (Christian)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1964
    Grades: NS-122204 Briarwood Way
    Birmingham, AL 35243
    (205)776-5812
  • Rank: #21-2321.-23.
    Latham United Methodist Child Development Center
    Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
     Founding Date: 1964
    Grades: NS-PK109 Weatherly Road SE
    Huntsville, AL 35803
    (256)883-0769
  • Rank: #21-2321.-23.
    Westminster Christian Academy
    (Presbyterian)
     Founding Date: 1964
    Grades: PK-12237 Johns Rd Nw
    Huntsville, AL 35806
    (256)705-8000
  • Rank: #2424.
    Montessori School Of Huntsville
    Montessori School Of Huntsville Photo - Toddlers of Hampton Cove campus
    Montessori School
     Founding Date: 1965
    Grades: NS-615975 Chaney Thompson Road SE
    Huntsville, AL 35803
    (256)881-3790
  • Rank: #25-2725.-27.
    Edgewood Academy
     Founding Date: 1967
    Grades: PK-125475 Elmore Rd
    Elmore, AL 36025
    (334)567-5102
  • Rank: #25-2725.-27.
    Emmanuel Christian School
    (Christian)
     Founding Date: 1967
    Grades: PK-12178 Earline Rd
    Dothan, AL 36305
    (334)792-0935
  • Rank: #25-2725.-27.
    Tuscaloosa Academy
    Tuscaloosa Academy Photo - Tuscaloosa Academy
    Founding Date: 1967
    Grades: PK-12420 Rice Valley Road N
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
    (205)758-4462
  • Rank: #2828.
    Creative Montessori School
    Creative Montessori School Photo
    Montessori School
     Founding Date: 1968
    Grades: PK-62800 Montessori Way
    Birmingham, AL 35209
    (205)879-3278
  • Rank: #29-3429.-34.
    Faith Academy
    Faith Academy Photo
    (Christian)
     Founding Date: 1969
    Grades: PK-128650 Tanner Williams Rd
    Mobile, AL 36608
    (251)633-7267
  • Rank: #29-3429.-34.
    Glen Iris Baptist School
    (Baptist)
    (3)
     Founding Date: 1969
    Grades: PK-121137 10th Pl S
    Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205)323-1516
  • Rank: #29-3429.-34.
    Kelly Skelton
    Kelly Skelton Photo - What is the power of Faith? It's parents trusting that their children will receive an excellent education in a wholesome, positive environment. It's young people believing in their abilities and gaining the confidence to move forward into the future. And it's the unwavering commitment of our administrators, teachers, and coaches to each student's success.
    (Christian)
     Founding Date: 1969
    Grades: PK-128650 Tanner Williams road
    Mobile, AL 36608
    (251)633-7267
  • Rank: #29-3429.-34.
    South Choctaw Academy
     Founding Date: 1969
    Grades: PK-125245 New Hope Road
    Toxey, AL 36921
    (251)843-2426
  • Rank: #29-3429.-34.
    Springwood School
    Springwood School Photo
    Founding Date: 1969
    Grades: NS-121814 Cherry Drive
    Lanett, AL 36863
    (334)644-2191
  • Rank: #29-3429.-34.
    Tuscaloosa Christian School
    (Baptist)
     Founding Date: 1969
    Grades: PK-121601 Prudes Mill Road
    Cottondale, AL 35453
    (205)553-4303
  • Rank: #35-4235.-42.
    Bayside Academy
     Founding Date: 1970
    Grades: PK-12303 Dryer Ave
    Daphne, AL 36526
    (251)338-6415
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