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Best Alabama Blue Ribbon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 blue ribbon private high schools serving 9,868 students in Alabama.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama include Springwood School, Tuscaloosa Academy, and Madison Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .

Top Ranked Alabama Blue Ribbon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Madison Academy
Madison Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
325 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Gr: PK-12 | 876 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 25 Blue Ribbon year: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cottage Hill Christian Academy
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(Baptist)
(15)
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition listed
Faith Academy
Faith Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
8650 Tanner Williams Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
Gr: PK-12 | 2,000 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Glenwood School
5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 297-3614
Gr: PK-12 | 738 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9
Hooper Academy
380 Fischer Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
Gr: NS-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2014, 2015, 2016 Tuition listed
Macon East Academy
Macon East Academy Photo - Come experience more at Macon East Academy! From K3 12th grade, we offer a safe learning environment from dedicated teachers in a family and faith driven atmosphere.
15396 Vaughn Rd
Cecil, AL 36013
(334) 277-6566
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northside Methodist Church & Academy
Northside Methodist Church & Academy Photo - Exciting learning environment
(Methodist)
(7)
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
Highway 231 S
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-2023
Gr: PK-12 | 474 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prattville Christian Academy
Prattville Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
322 Old Farm Lane N.
Prattville, AL 36066
(334) 285-0077
Gr: PK-12 | 704 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 16 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
(1)
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Springwood School
Springwood School Photo
1814 Cherry Drive
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 829-4000
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tuscaloosa Academy
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420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abbeville Christian Academy
(Christian)
258 Ml Tillis Dr
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Blue Ribbon year: 2002, 2004
Coosa Valley Academy
(Christian)
(3)
163 Park Pl
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 20 students Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Edgewood Academy
5475 Elmore Rd
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Blue Ribbon year: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Tuition listed
Escambia Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
268 Cowpen Creek Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-2080
Gr: K-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 15 students Blue Ribbon year: 2012, 2013, 2014
South Choctaw Academy
5245 New Hope Road
Toxey, AL 36921
(251) 843-2426
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama include Springwood School, Tuscaloosa Academy, and Madison Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Alabama?
18 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Alabama.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama?
Alabama blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 20%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
50% of blue ribbon private high schools in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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