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Best Alabama ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private schools with special program emphasis serving 1,582 students in Alabama.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Alabama include Big Cove Christian Academy, Westminster School At Oak Mountain, and Evangel Classical Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
87% of private schools with special program emphasis in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 1,582

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 1,582

Top Ranked Alabama ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

The American Academy For Young Professionals Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
Map of Big Cove Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum (Seventh Day Adventist)
6354 Highway 431 S
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 518-9642
Evangel Classical Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
423 Thompson Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 216-0149
Westminster School At Oak Mountain Photo
Gr: K-12 | 596 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
5080 Cahaba Valley Trace
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-9694
Alabama Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
(1)
Bright Academy Photo
Gr: 1-8 | 38 students
Specialized Curriculum
3590 Pleasant Valley Rd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 525-9105
Brooklane Baptist Academy Photo
Gr: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
160 Brooklane Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0967
(2)
Map of Covenant Classical School
Gr: K-2 | 181 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
220 Exchange Pl Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 837-5437
NAPS Abundant Life Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
525 Abundant Life Way
Sawyerville, AL 36776
(334) 624-7722
Map of Northside Christian School
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1101 15th Ave North
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 830-2350
Map of Rising Hope Academy
Gr: K-6 | 39 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
7916 2nd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 305-4948
Map of Rivers Of Living Waters Faith Church
Gr: 1-5 | 19 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
309 20th St Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 925-6900
Map of St. James Episcopal School
Gr: PK-3
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
860 N Section St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
Map of Southern Christian Preparatory Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 87 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 380753
Birmingham, AL 35238
(205) 440-2149
Map of Wonderland Academy I
Gr: PK-4 | 58 students
Specialized Curriculum
3118 Lower Wetumpka Rd
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 832-9815

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Alabama?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Alabama include Big Cove Christian Academy, Westminster School At Oak Mountain, and Evangel Classical Christian School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Alabama?
15 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Alabama.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Alabama?
Alabama private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Alabama?
87% of private schools with special program emphasis in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

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