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Anniston Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 86%.
63% of private schools in Anniston, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Church of God).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Anniston Private Schools (2026)

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 Photo
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 Photo
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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Map of First Baptist Of Saks Child Dc
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 (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
+33.3% (+2 schools) 10-yr
705
Students
-33.4% (-354 students) 10-yr
$13,777
Avg. Tuition
+196.3% (+$9,127) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
+88.9% (+16.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Anniston)
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
452 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearAnniston, AL Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20227
20218
20208
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
705 Students
81,770 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025101188179
2024101180172
2023107184174
2022128199185
2021154197180
2020154185171
2019191192175
2018191193172
2017179191180
2016179191178
2015177175167
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% Students of Color
34%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202534%25%34%
202434%25%34%
202330%24%33%
202225%25%33%
202120%25%32%
202020%25%32%
201917%25%31%
201817%24%31%
201718%24%32%
201618%24%32%
201518%24%32%
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0.57
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20250.570.590.65
20240.570.590.65
20230.560.580.65
20220.510.580.64
20210.520.580.64
20200.520.580.64
20190.470.590.63
20180.470.580.63
20170.500.560.61
20160.500.550.61
20150.490.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
67 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
6%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20256%2%5%
20246%2%5%
20237%2%5%
20225%3%4%
20215%2%4%
20205%2%4%
20195%2%4%
20185%2%4%
20175%2%4%
20165%1%4%
20155%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
17 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20232%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20173%1%8%
20163%1%8%
20153%1%8%
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# Black Students
145 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
13%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202513%11%7%
202413%11%7%
202311%11%8%
20229%11%7%
202111%12%7%
202011%12%8%
20199%12%7%
20189%12%7%
20178%11%7%
20168%11%7%
20158%11%8%
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# White Students
697 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
62%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202562%58%52%
202462%58%52%
202364%60%52%
202268%59%54%
202167%59%54%
202067%60%54%
201971%58%56%
201871%58%56%
201769%61%58%
201669%62%58%
201569%61%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
199 Students
22,175 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202517%26%26%
202417%26%26%
202315%25%25%
202217%25%25%
202116%25%25%
202016%24%24%
201914%26%24%
201814%26%23%
201715%25%22%
201615%25%22%
201515%25%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
94 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
87%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202587%56%55%
202487%55%54%
202387%55%54%
202287%54%54%
202172%53%54%
202072%52%54%
201972%50%53%
201872%50%53%
201772%50%53%
201672%49%52%
201572%50%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025141515
2024141515
2023141515
2022141515
2021141515
2020141515
2019141515
2018141515
2017141515
2016141515
2015141515
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025111013
202491012
20239811
20229711
20217811
20207911
20197711
20187711
20177710
20167710
20157710
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Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
1281

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025132012841233
2024132012751230
2023132012711228
2022132012741229
2021132012741229
2020132012811226
2019132012491226
2018132012611226
2017132012621233
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Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025272526
2024272526
2023272526
2022272526
2021262426
2020262525
2019262425
2018262425
2017262525
2016262525
2015262425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,777
$11,593

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025$13,777$11,519$15,012
2024$6,830$8,308$13,254
2023$6,830$8,328$12,626
2022$6,830$7,530$12,187
2021$4,650$7,324$11,800
2020$4,650$7,396$11,512
2019$4,650$7,311$11,293
2018$4,650$7,315$11,017
2017$4,650$7,245$10,708
2016$4,650$6,500$10,356
2015$4,650$6,867$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
20%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202520%31%34%
202420%27%34%
202320%26%34%
202220%27%33%
202120%28%33%
202020%26%32%
201920%25%31%
201820%23%30%
201720%22%30%
201620%21%29%
201519%20%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$5,305

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025$2,500$5,133$7,073
2024$2,500$4,468$6,930
2023$2,500$4,344$6,469
2022$2,500$4,034$6,289
2021$2,500$4,231$6,055
2020$2,500$4,231$5,921
2019$2,500$3,933$5,795
2018$2,500$3,636$5,456
2017$2,500$3,050$5,319
2016$2,500$2,660$5,105
2015$2,500$2,883$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$118.01 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnniston, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202595%86%81%
202495%90%85%
202395%90%85%
202295%90%85%
202195%89%85%
202095%90%85%
201995%90%85%
201895%90%85%
201795%90%85%
201695%90%85%
201595%90%85%
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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 Faith Christian School, The Donoho School, and The Childrens Place.
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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