A new report has ranked Alabama’s top private high schools, providing guidance for parents considering non-public education options for their children.

Niche has published its 2025 rankings of the best private schools in the state, analyzing factors such as academic performance, student-teacher ratio, teacher quality, college readiness, and student feedback. You can read more about the methodology used here.

According to the Learning Policy Institute, there are 367 private schools in Alabama. These schools can vary in quality and offerings. The Niche rankings aim to help families navigate these differences when deciding between private and public education options.

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Indian Springs School in Shelby County claims the No. 1 spot with an overall A+ Niche grade, recognized for its long-standing reputation for academic rigor and student creativity. The Altamont School in Jefferson County follows closely behind at No. 2, also earning an A+ grade for its advanced curriculum and college preparation.

These are the top 15 private high schools in Alabama:

1. Indian Springs School (Indian Springs)

2. The Altamont School (Birmingham)

3. Randolph School (Huntsville)

4. Saint James School (Montgomery)

5. The Montgomery Academy (Montgomery)

6. Trinity Presbyterian School (Montgomery)

7. St. John Paul II Catholic High School (Huntsville)

8. UMS-Wright Preparatory School (Mobile)

9. Valley Fellowship Christian Academy (Huntsville)

10. Houston Academy (Dothan)

1. Westminster Christian Academy (Huntsville)
2. St. Paul’s Episcopal School l(Mobile)

13. Springwood School (Lanett)

14. John Carroll Catholic High School (Birmingham)

15. Bayside Academy (Daphne)