The Donoho School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Donoho School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Institute for Independent Education
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1963

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

83%

Average Class Size

11 students

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AB

English Language and CompositionEnglish Literature and Composition

FrenchMicroeconomics

SpanishUS Government

US History

Average SAT score

1320

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Graduated scale ranging from $4755 for PK4 to $9494 for grades 9-12

Admissions Director

Mrs. Katie Newton

Admissions Associate

Sunnie Cotton

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

Mountain BikingSoccer

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Academic teamsBand

ChorusDrama

Fellowship of Christian StudentsFOCUS Club

ForensicsHonor Council

National Honor SocietyStudent Government Association

School Notes

The Donoho School empowers me to live with honor, engage my passion, act with humility, and delight in wisdom,.

School Motto: Live with honor, Engage your passions, Act with humility, Delight in wisdom.
School Mascot: Falcons

Ranked the 4th Best Independent School in the state of Alabama two years running (niche.com)
Donoho provides an outstanding college preparatory experience, 22 athletics teams, highest-caliber fine arts, and numerous opportunities for student enrichment and community service.
Donoho enjoys a record of 100 percent acceptance of its students into college
The Donoho School averages a 27.5 ACT composite, while the state of Alabama's independent school averages a 22 composite.
The academic facilities are designed to accommodate the college preparatory program and accentuate the learning environment.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are The Donoho School often compared to?

The Donoho School is often viewed alongside schools like Faith Christian School by visitors of our site.

What sports does The Donoho School offer?

The Donoho School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is The Donoho School's ranking?

The Donoho School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Highest average ACT score.

When is the application deadline for The Donoho School?

The application deadline for The Donoho School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,686 for elementary schools and $11,698 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).