The average private high school in Alabama was founded around 1978 (2024-25).
The oldest private high school in Alabama is Mars Hill Bible School, founded in 1871.
Year Founded Range: 1871
1970
Avg. Year Founded: 1950
Oldest Private High Schools in Alabama (2024-25)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1871
Grades: PK-12
698 Cox Creek Pkwy
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1873
Grades: PK-12
5350 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 272-7220
Rank: #33.
St. Bernard Preparatory School![St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - An Extensive Fine Arts program including Drama, Art, Chorus, Band, Instrumentals, and many other individual opportunities.]( "St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - An Extensive Fine Arts program including Drama, Art, Chorus, Band, Instrumentals, and many other individual opportunities.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: 7-12
1600 Saint Bernard Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 739-6682
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 739-6682
Rank: #44.
Southern Preparatory Academy![Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Academics are at the highest level of importance at Southern Prep. The curriculum is designed to provide seven years of academic study to students in grades 6-12 who are preparing for vocational training or admission into a college or university. It is challenging, yet rewarding.]( "Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Academics are at the highest level of importance at Southern Prep. The curriculum is designed to provide seven years of academic study to students in grades 6-12 who are preparing for vocational training or admission into a college or university. It is challenging, yet rewarding.")
All-boys | Military School
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: 6-12
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Founding Date: 1922
Grades: 5-12
4801 Altamont Road South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 874-3501
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 874-3501
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1942
Grades: PK-12
4700 Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 277-1985
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 277-1985
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: K-12
2113 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 987-3376
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 987-3376
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
John Carroll Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: 9-12
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-12
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: 8-12
190 Woodward Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-12
325 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-12
6010 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 273-2992
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 273-2992
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: K-12
3240 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8210
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8210
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: K-12
1005 Drake Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: NS-12
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-12
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-12
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Rank: #1919.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: PK-12
2501 Henry Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
2204 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Westminster Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
237 Johns Rd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 705-8000
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 705-8000
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: PK-12
215 S Broad St
Lowndesboro, AL 36752
(334) 278-3366
Lowndesboro, AL 36752
(334) 278-3366
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
5475 Elmore Rd
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
8650 Tanner Williams Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
1137 10th Pl S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
5245 New Hope Road
Toxey, AL 36921
(251) 843-2426
Toxey, AL 36921
(251) 843-2426
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
1601 Prudes Mill Road
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Bayside Academy
(1)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
303 Dryer Ave
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Cahawba Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
2415 Montevallo Road
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-4676
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-4676
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
163 Park Pl
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: K-12
268 Cowpen Creek Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-2080
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-2080
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 297-3614
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 297-3614
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-12
Highway 231 S
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-2023
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alabama average private high schools founding year?
The Alabama average private high schools founding year is 1978 for 2024-25.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Alabama?
The top ranked private high schools in Alabama include Mars Hill Bible School, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School and St. Bernard Preparatory School.
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