The average private preschool in Alabama was founded around 1970 (2025).
The oldest private preschool in Alabama is Susanna Wesley Early Education Ministry, founded in 1808.
Year Founded Range: 1808
1956
Avg. Year Founded: 1914
Oldest Private Preschools in Alabama (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Susanna Wesley Early Education Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Founding Date: 1808
Grades: PK-K
120 Greene St Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
(245) 534-6866
Huntsville, AL 35801
(245) 534-6866
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1855
Grades: PK-7
16963 Highway 49 South
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-4515
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-4515
Rank: #33.
St. Mary Catholic School![St. Mary Catholic School Photo - St. Mary Fifth Grade Buddies walk their Little Kindergarten Buddies back to class after the Friday Student Mass]( "St. Mary Catholic School Photo - St. Mary Fifth Grade Buddies walk their Little Kindergarten Buddies back to class after the Friday Student Mass")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: PK-8
107 N Lafayette St
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-9904
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-9904
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1871
Grades: PK-12
698 Cox Creek Pkwy
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Founding Date: 1873
Grades: PK-12
5350 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Founding Date: 1873
Grades: PK-6
3850 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-3033
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-3033
Rank: #77.
Gfbc Education Programs/day School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: PK-K
940 Main St
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 222-2038
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 222-2038
Rank: #88.
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: PK-6
112 2nd Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4563
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4563
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: PK-12
65 Mobile St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
Rank: #1010.
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
Montessori School (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-8
115 Plum St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-1923
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-1923
Rank: #1111.
First Baptist Kinder/daycare
Alternative School (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-K
2309 2nd Ave N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3439
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3439
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
All Saints' Episcopal Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: NS
112 W. Hawthorne Road
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-1092
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-1092
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Cathedral Academy
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-11
1204 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-9997
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-9997
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
The Childrens Place
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
1400 Noble St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 236-6633
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 236-6633
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
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: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Holy Spirit Continuation School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-6
contactus@holyspirit-al.com
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-9630
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-9630
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
407 College St
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8111
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-8111
Rank: #1818.
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: PK-8
8 Marietta Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
Rank: #1919.
St. James Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: PK-8
700 Albert Rains Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0132
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0132
Rank: #2020.
Mobile Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1920
Grades: PK-8
1900 Cody Rd S
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
Rank: #2121.
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1933
Grades: PK-8
6300 Mckenna Dr
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5474
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5474
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1934
Grades: PK-8
2103 Government St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 479-5761
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 479-5761
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1942
Grades: PK-12
4700 Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 277-1985
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 277-1985
Rank: #2424.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-12
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Rank: #2525.
Canterbury Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: NS
350 Overbrook Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 874-1541
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 874-1541
Rank: #2626.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-8
1503 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
Rank: #2727.
Advent Episcopal Day School![Advent Episcopal Day School Photo - Welcome To Our Classroom]( "Advent Episcopal Day School Photo - Welcome To Our Classroom")
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: PK-8
2019 6th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-12
156 S 9th Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-9071
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-9071
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Holy Family Parochial School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-8
2300 Beasley Ave NW
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 539-5221
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 539-5221
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-8
3650 Springhill Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5442
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5442
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Lakeside Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: NS-PK
2865 Old Rocky Ridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 823-2580
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 823-2580
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
St. Ann Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-8
3910a Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(125) 635-3654
Decatur, AL 35603
(125) 635-3654
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-12
325 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-12
6010 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 273-2992
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 273-2992
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
1401 22nd Street S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 933-0549
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 933-0549
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alabama average private preschools founding year?
The Alabama average private preschools founding year is 1970 for 2025.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Alabama?
The top ranked private preschools in Alabama include Susanna Wesley Early Education Ministry, Reeltown Christian Academy and St. Mary Catholic School.
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