For the 2024 school year, there are 23 blue ribbon private schools serving 11,120 students in Alabama.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Alabama include Madison Academy, The Donoho School and Springwood School.
The average tuition cost is $8,152, which is lower than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $8,301.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Alabama Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Students
Year
Advent Episcopal Day School![Advent Episcopal Day School Photo - Welcome To Our Classroom]( "Advent Episcopal Day School Photo - Welcome To Our Classroom")
(Episcopal)
2019 6th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
227 students
Year: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
726 students
Year: n/a
8650 Tanner Williams Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
1,829 students
Year: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School![Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
619 Airport Rd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4852
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4852
371 students
Year: 2013
15396 Vaughn Rd
Cecil, AL 36013
(334) 277-6566
Cecil, AL 36013
(334) 277-6566
271 students
Year: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
618 students
Year: n/a
Prattville Christian Academy![Prattville Christian Academy Photo]( "Prattville Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
322 Old Farm Lane N.
Prattville, AL 36066
(334) 285-0077
Prattville, AL 36066
(334) 285-0077
677 students
Year: 2019
Prince Of Peace Catholic School![Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - This is a partial view of the front of our beautiful school in the suburb of Hoover, AL.]( "Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - This is a partial view of the front of our beautiful school in the suburb of Hoover, AL.")
(Catholic)
4650 Preserve Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 824-7886
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 824-7886
528 students
Year: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
1,227 students
Year: n/a
1814 Cherry Drive
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 829-4000
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 829-4000
309 students
Year: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Abbeville Christian Academy
(Christian)
258 Ml Tillis Dr
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-5100
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-5100
220 students
Year: 2002, 2004
163 Park Pl
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
224 students
Year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
5475 Elmore Rd
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102
227 students
Year: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
268 Cowpen Creek Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-2080
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-2080
224 students
Year: 2012, 2013, 2014
5510 Double Oak Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-5963
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-5963
248 students
Year: 2011
5245 New Hope Road
Toxey, AL 36921
(251) 843-2426
Toxey, AL 36921
(251) 843-2426
242 students
Year: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Alabama?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Alabama include Madison Academy, The Donoho School and Springwood School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Alabama?
23 blue ribbon private schools are located in Alabama.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Alabama?
The average tuition cost is $8,152, which is lower than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $8,301.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Alabama?
Alabama blue ribbon private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
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