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Anniston Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 705 students in Anniston, AL, 11% of all K-12 students in Anniston, AL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
63% of private schools in Anniston, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Church of God).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Anniston Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Childrens Place
The Childrens Place
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1400 Noble St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 236-6633
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The Donoho School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
2501 Henry Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
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Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Presbyterian
4100 Ronnaki Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 236-4499
(2)
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Map of The Childrens Choice
The Childrens Choice
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
415 Castle Ave
Anniston, AL 36205
(256) 237-8203
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Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Church of God
2885 Choccolocco Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 236-1861
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First Baptist Of Saks Child Dc
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4723 Saks Road
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 237-3468
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Map of Iqra Math And Science Academy
Iqra Math And Science Academy
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Islamic
1821 Mccall Dr
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 283-0568
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Map of Sharp Dean School Of Continuing Studies Inc
Sharp Dean School Of Continuing Studies Inc
Gr: K-12 | 98 students
1910 Noble St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 238-0451
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Anniston, Alabama Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Catholic
16 Morton Rd
Anniston, AL 36205
(256) 237-4231
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Anniston, AL Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
705
Students
$8,165
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Anniston)
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
705 Students
81,781 Students
% Students of Color
34%
25%
0.57
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
67 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
6%
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
145 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
13%
11%
# White Students
697 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
62%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
199 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
94 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
87%
57%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
1281
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,165
$8,989
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$5,347
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Anniston, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Anniston, AL include The Childrens Place, The Donoho School, and Faith Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Anniston?
8 private schools are located in Anniston.
How diverse are private schools in Anniston?
Anniston private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Anniston go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Anniston are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Anniston?
63% of private schools in Anniston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Church of God).
Which private schools in Anniston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Anniston include: Faith Christian School vs. The Donoho School, The Donoho School vs. Faith Christian School

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