Last Updated on August 4, 2023 by Sidharth PS
Hi readers! In this post, I’ve compiled a list of best alternative schools in Alabama. The list consists of both public and private schools. Here, readers will find the following details – top alternative schools, their address, grades, student teacher ratio and more.
Best Public Alternative Schools in Alabama for 2022
Rank |
School |
Low Grade |
High Grade |
Address |
Student Teacher Ratio |
| 1 | Continuous Learning Center | 09 | 12 | 1870 Pleasant Ave | 5.1000000 |
| 2 | Marion County Alternative School | 05 | 12 | 188 Winchester Dr | 5.3000000 |
| 3 | McIntyre Comprehensive Academy | 06 | 12 | 1200 Hugh Street | 6.6000000 |
| 4 | The Pathway | KG | 08 | 2161 Butler St | 8.2000000 |
| 5 | Allgood Alternative School | 02 | 12 | 45 Community Rd | – |
| 6 | Alternative Learning Center | 05 | 12 | 91 Poorhouse Rd | – |
| 7 | Alternative Learning Center | 06 | 12 | PO Box 529 | – |
| 8 | Alternative School | 05 | 12 | 155 20th St NE | – |
| 9 | Anniston City Boot Camp School | 07 | 12 | 4804 McClellan Blvd | – |
| 10 | Autauga County Alternative School | 03 | 12 | 153 W 4th St | – |
| 11 | C I T Y Program | 06 | 12 | 435 E Chestnut St | – |
| 12 | C P Carmichael Alternative School | KG | 12 | 1323 Veterans Dr | – |
| 13 | Calhoun County Alternative School | KG | 12 | 1200 Church Ave SE | – |
| 14 | CF Taylor Alternative School | – | – | 19150 Wilters St | – |
| 15 | Cherokee County Career Technology Center | 07 | 12 | 600 Bay Springs Rd | – |
| 16 | Chilton County Alternative School | 06 | 12 | 835 Temple Road | – |
| 17 | City Elementary | 07 | 08 | 901 9th Avenue North | – |
| 18 | Cleburne County Alternative School | 06 | 12 | 11200 Highway 46 | – |
| 19 | Crossroads School | 06 | 12 | 1085 Buccaneer Drive | – |
| 20 | Cullman Area Resource Education | 06 | 12 | 192 County Road 940 | – |
| 21 | Cullman Community Comprehensive Learning Center | 01 | 12 | 301 1st St NE | – |
| 22 | Deshler Alternative School | 04 | 12 | 303 North Commons St East | – |
| 23 | Dupuy Alternative School | 09 | 12 | 4500 14th Ave N | – |
| 24 | Escambia County Alternative School | 05 | 12 | 21280 Highway 31 | – |
| 25 | Evening Educational Options | 10 | 12 | 2051 Military Road | – |
| 26 | Fairfield Alternative School | KG | 12 | 6405 Avenue D | – |
| 27 | Family Court Elementary School | PK | 08 | PO Box 10007 | – |
| 28 | Family Court High School | 08 | 12 | PO Box 10007 | – |
| 29 | Florence Learning Center | 06 | 12 | 610 W College St | – |
| 30 | Gadsden City Alternative School | 06 | 12 | 607 S 12th St | – |
| 31 | Genesis School | 07 | 12 | 111 Perryman Street | – |
| 32 | Henry County Virtual Campus | 01 | 12 | 300a North Trawick Street | – |
| 33 | Hope Academy | 06 | 12 | 333 State Docks Rd | – |
| 34 | Hope High School | 09 | 12 | 404 West Washington | – |
| 35 | Houston County Alternative School | KG | 12 | 315 N Foster St | – |
| 36 | Jackson County Alternative School | PK | 12 | PO Box 490 | – |
| 37 | Jefferson County Couns And Learning CtrWest | KG | 12 | 131 Dabbs Ave | – |
| 38 | Jefferson County Counseling Learning CenterEast | KG | 12 | 50 Long St | – |
| 39 | Long Term Case | KG | 12 | 406 2nd Ave SE | – |
| 40 | Madison County Alternative School | 01 | 12 | 1275 Jordan Rd | – |
| 41 | Marshall Alternative School | 03 | 12 | 12312 US Highway 431 | – |
| 42 | McKee PreK Center | – | – | 4015 McInnis Dr | – |
| 43 | Morgan County Learning Center | 06 | 12 | 72 Plainview St | – |
| 44 | NeavesDavis Detention Center for Children | KG | 12 | 817 Cook Ave | – |
| 45 | New Direction | 06 | 12 | 701 Hwy 70 | – |
| 46 | New Horizon Alternative School | 07 | 12 | 1701 6th Ave N | – |
| 47 | Opelika Learning Center | 06 | 12 | 214 Jeter Ave | – |
| 48 | Opportunity Academy | 07 | 12 | 1044 Andrews Ave | – |
| 49 | Opportunity Academy | – | – | 1044 Andrews Ave | – |
| 50 | PASS Academy | – | – | 201 E Wilson St | – |
| 51 | Phoenix School | 04 | 11 | 501 Plant St | – |
| 52 | Pike County Alternative Learning Center | 05 | 12 | 101 W Love St | – |
| 53 | Project Success Learning Center | 06 | 12 | 147 Main St | – |
| 54 | Ruben Yancy Alternative School | KG | 12 | 466 10th St | – |
| 55 | Success Academy | PK | 12 | 1700 17th Avenue | – |
| 56 | Talladega County Genesis School | 03 | 12 | 22445 Al Highway 21 | – |
| 57 | The Etowah County Refocus Center | 04 | 12 | 106 Burke Ave SE | – |
| 58 | The Judy Jester Learning Center | 07 | 12 | 371 School St | – |
| 59 | Therapeutic Academic Program | 01 | 05 | PO Box 184 | – |
| 60 | Tuscaloosa County Juvenile Detention Center | 07 | 12 | 5941 12th Ave East | – |
| 61 | UCP Of Mobile Inc | PK | KG | 3058 Dauphin Sq Connector | – |
| 62 | Walker County Schools 180 Program | KG | 12 | 1601 Highland Avenue | – |
| 63 | Wilcox County Alternative School | 06 | 12 | PO Box 160 | – |
Best Private Alternative Schools in Alabama for 2022
Rank |
School |
Low Grade |
High Grade |
Address |
Student Teacher Ratio |
| 1 | BEREAN BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 10 | 15 | PO BOX 237 | 1.42 |
| 2 | BEULAH LAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 2 | 6 | 280 HEADLAND AVE | 2 |
| 3 | MARIETTA JOHNSON SCHOOL OF ORGANIC EDUCATION | 2 | 13 | 8 MARIETTA DR | 5.25 |
| 4 | GRACE TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 2 | 7 | 159 HEMLEY AVE | 6 |
| 5 | SUSANNA WESLEY EARLY EDUCATION MINISTRY | 2 | 3 | 120 GREENE ST SE | 6 |
| 6 | THE PINNACLE SCHOOLS – ELK RIVER TREATMENT PROGRAM | 11 | 17 | 29495 COPPERHEAD LN | 6.25 |
| 7 | HARVEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 3 | 17 | 7303 TAYLORS FERRY RD | 7 |
| 8 | PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF RIVERWOODS | 2 | 3 | 501 RIVERWOODS CT | 7 |
| 9 | DORA FIRST BAPTIST KINDERGARTEN | 2 | 3 | PO BOX 1166 | 10 |
| 10 | FIRST BAPTIST PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN | 2 | 3 | 138 S WASHINGTON ST | 10 |
| 11 | CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER | 2 | 3 | 805 CREST DR | 10.5 |
| 12 | FIRST PRESBYTERIAN KINDERGARTEN | 2 | 3 | 211 S CHESTNUT ST | 11 |
| 13 | NEW DAY ACADEMY | 9 | 17 | 700 E COTTONWOOD RD | 11.14 |
| 14 | THE CHANTICLEER LEARNING CENTER | 10 | 17 | 1109 SPRING DR | 11.37 |
| 15 | GFBC EDUCATION PROGRAMS/DAY SCHOOL | 2 | 3 | 940 MAIN ST | 11.81 |
| 16 | COLUMBUS GIRLS ACADEMY | 13 | 17 | 14 MOTTS DR | 12.8 |
| 17 | FIRST BAPTIST KINDER/DAYCARE | 2 | 3 | 2309 2ND AVE N | 13 |
| 18 | HIGDON HILL SCHOOL | 10 | 17 | 6869 5TH AVE S | 14.57 |
| 19 | RIVERCHASE UNITED METHODIST DAY SCHOOL | 2 | 3 | 1953 OLD MONTGOMERY HWY | 15 |
| 20 | PATHWAY INC | 9 | 17 | PO BOX 311206 | 18.18 |
| 21 | FOUNTAIN CITY BAPTIST HOME SCHOOL | 7 | 17 | 237 S NORTHINGTON ST |
For ranking the schools, I’ve relied upon the ‘Student Teacher Ratio’ factor. What is student teacher ratio, some of you may ask. It is the number used to indicate the number of students for every teacher in a school. For example, a student teacher ratio of 16 indicates that a teacher is available for 16 students in that school. When it comes to quality of education, student teacher ratio plays an important role. If the student teacher ratio is 100, it means that few teachers are available to attend to the needs of students in a school. This may lead to inadequate attention, inadequate engagement, and may even have a negative impact on student success! Student teacher ratio is like a two way street. Fewer students per teacher setup is an ideal classroom where students may enjoy adequate individual-attention from teachers. Under this setup, a teacher may take care of individuals’ needs and weaknesses. Similarly, under this setup, teachers may modify/adapt their teaching techniques according to learning styles/needs of the students.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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