Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Southern Prep Academy offers a college-prep curriculum with a focus on personalized learning and academic excellence. Our diploma options include Standard Diploma, Honors Diploma, College-Bound Diploma with ROTC Option, and Military Diploma.

Best Alabama Boarding Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 261 students located throughout Alabama.

Top Alabama Boarding Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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.
(Catholic)
1600 St. Bernard Drive, S.E.
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 255-5890
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
Southern Preparatory Academy
Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Learn more about our all-male military boarding program. From reveille to taps, each day is structured to encourage personal growth, academic achievement, and character development. Cadets learn to embrace responsibility, respect others, and push themselves to excel-whether in the classroom, on the athletic field, or in their military roles.
(Non-denom. / Christian)
(3)
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students

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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