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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)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
1,031
Students
+33.7% (+260 students) 10-yr
$5,500
Avg. Tuition
+37.5% (+$1,500) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+23.1% (+3 students) 10-yr
8%
Students of Color
+14.3% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+50.0% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Athens)
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
336 Schools
# Students
1,031 Students
69,583 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025344212199
2024331202192
2023321206193
2022318222205
2021294218201
2020260205188
2019197214193
2018187214190
2017203212199
2016200212196
2015193196183
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% Students of Color
8%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20258%24%33%
202412%23%32%
202312%23%32%
202210%24%32%
202112%24%31%
202011%24%31%
20197%24%31%
20186%24%30%
20177%24%31%
20167%23%31%
20157%24%31%
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0.52
0.54

Diversity Score Trends

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20250.520.540.64
20240.530.540.64
20230.520.530.63
20220.530.550.62
20210.540.550.62
20200.550.540.62
20190.540.550.61
20180.540.550.60
20170.540.510.59
20160.530.510.59
20150.520.510.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,381 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%2%5%
20221%2%5%
20211%2%5%
20202%2%5%
20191%2%4%
20182%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,906 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%3%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
17 Students
7,879 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20252%11%8%
20242%11%8%
20232%12%8%
20222%12%7%
20212%12%8%
20202%12%8%
20192%12%8%
20182%12%8%
20173%11%7%
20163%12%8%
20153%12%8%
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# White Students
400 Students
45,621 Students
% White Students
39%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202539%64%55%
202440%65%55%
202339%66%55%
202240%64%57%
202144%64%57%
202049%65%58%
201954%63%59%
201856%63%59%
201758%67%61%
201659%67%61%
201561%67%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
62 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
595 Students
14,000 Students
% of Others Students
58%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202557%20%22%
202456%19%22%
202357%17%22%
202256%20%22%
202152%20%20%
202046%19%19%
201942%21%20%
201839%20%20%
201737%19%19%
201636%18%18%
201533%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
70 Teachers
6,362 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202515:111:111:1
202410:111:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202010:111:111:1
20199:112:111:1
201810:112:111:1
201711:111:111:1
201611:112:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
57%

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

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202548%56%54%
202448%55%54%
202348%54%53%
202248%54%53%
202148%53%53%
202048%52%53%
201948%49%52%
201848%50%52%
201748%49%51%
201648%48%51%
201540%49%50%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025161516
2024161515
2023161515
2022161515
2021161515
2020151515
2019151515
2018131515
2017131515
2016131515
2015131515
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Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20256912
2024141011
202314710
20227710
20217810
20204810
20194710
20184710
20174710
2016369
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$8,704

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025$5,500$10,629$14,043
2024$5,500$7,860$12,357
2023$4,750$7,834$11,693
2022$4,600$7,492$11,199
2021$4,600$7,289$10,824
2020$4,500$7,359$10,496
2019$4,400$7,276$10,300
2018$4,350$7,280$10,056
2017$4,000$7,233$9,712
2016$4,000$6,473$9,307
2015$4,000$6,847$8,903
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearAthens, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025100%87%81%
202495%90%85%
202395%89%85%
202295%90%85%
202195%89%86%
202095%89%86%
201993%90%85%
201893%90%85%
201793%90%86%
201693%89%85%
201593%89%86%
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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 Lindsay Lane Christian Academy and Athens Bible School.
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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