For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,528 students in 36609, AL (there are , serving 2,119 public students). 54% of all K-12 students in 36609, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 36609, AL include St. Luke's Episcopal School, Cottage Hill Christian Academy, and Mobile Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
86% of private schools in 36609, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Baptist).
Top Ranked 36609 Alabama ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Bright Academy![Bright Academy Photo]( "Bright Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
3590 Pleasant Valley Rd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 525-9105
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 525-9105
Gr: 1-8 | 38 students Tuition listed
Knollwood Christian Academy![Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL]( "Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL")
(Assembly of God)
1501 Knollwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 6
St. Mark United Methodist School
(Methodist)
439 Azalea Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 344-1490
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 344-1490
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students
513 Georgian Drive
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 342-5399
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 342-5399
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
36609, Alabama ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4308 Downtowner Loop N
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 343-1700
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 343-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 36609, AL?
The top ranked private schools in 36609, AL include St. Luke's Episcopal School, Cottage Hill Christian Academy, and Mobile Christian School.
How many private schools are located in 36609?
7 private schools are located in 36609.
How diverse are private schools in 36609?
36609 private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in 36609 go to private school?
54% of all K-12 students in 36609 are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 36609?
86% of private schools in 36609 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Baptist).
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