For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 261 students located throughout Alabama.
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Top Alabama 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schools (2025-26)
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St. Bernard Preparatory School![St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - Academic achievement is high on the list of St. Bernard Prep priorities, with students consistently ranking above national and state averages in ACT and National Merit Exams.]( "St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - Academic achievement is high on the list of St. Bernard Prep priorities, with students consistently ranking above national and state averages in ACT and National Merit Exams.")
(Catholic)
1600 St. Bernard Drive, S.E.
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 255-5890
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 255-5890
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Alabama?
There are 2 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Alabama.
What is the oldest boarding school in Alabama?
St. Bernard Preparatory School, founded in 1891, is the oldest boarding school in Alabama.
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