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.

Top 5 Best Alabama Private Schools Belonging to Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 private schools belonging to Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AAIS) serving 2,946 students in Alabama. You can also find more schools membership associations in Alabama.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AAIS) in Alabama include Indian Springs School, The Altamont School, and Saint James School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
20% of private schools belonging to Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AAIS) in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AAIS) in Alabama (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Indian Springs School
Indian Springs School Photo
(1)
190 Woodward Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
Grades: 8-12
| 340 students
The Altamont School
The Altamont School Photo
4801 Altamont Road South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 874-3501
Grades: 5-12
| 376 students
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.
2501 Henry Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Glenwood School
5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 297-3614
Grades: PK-12
| 738 students
743 Mt. Sinai Avenue
Mobile, AL 36612
(251) 380-7220
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
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.
(1)
6010 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 273-2992
Grades: PK-12
| 834 students
Southern Preparatory Academy
Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Our academy now offers both co-ed day student and all-boys military boarding pathways, providing a structured, challenging environment where students can thrive academically, physically, and morally
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students
Cahawba Christian Academy
(Christian)
2415 Montevallo Road
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-4676
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
Churchill Academy
Special Education School
(1)
1705 Taylor Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 625-8252
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Escambia Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
268 Cowpen Creek Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-2080
Grades: K-12
| 224 students

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