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Athens Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 1,031 students in Athens, AL.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Alabama private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private elementary schools in Athens, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 1,031
  • Average Tuition: $5,500
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Athens, AL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 1,031
  • Average Tuition: $5,500
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Athens, AL School Trends

Top Ranked Athens Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Athens Bible School
Athens Bible School
Gr: K-12 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
700 US Hwy 31 N
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 232-3525
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Lindsay Lane Christian Academy Photo
Lindsay Lane Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 759 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
705 W Sanderfer Rd.
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-3778
(2)
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Map of Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy Inc
Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy Inc
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School (Christian)
17811 Seven Mile Post Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 694-9451
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Athens, AL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,031
Students
$5,500
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Athens)
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
336 Schools
# Students
1,031 Students
69,629 Students
% Students of Color
8%
24%
0.52
0.54
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
133 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,381 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,906 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
17 Students
7,879 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
400 Students
45,621 Students
% White Students
39%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
62 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
595 Students
14,046 Students
% of Others Students
58%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
70 Teachers
6,365 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
58%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
9 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$8,710
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Athens, AL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Athens, AL include Athens Bible School and Lindsay Lane Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Athens?
3 private elementary schools are located in Athens.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Athens?
67% of private elementary schools in Athens are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Athens are often viewed compared to one another?

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