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Best Auburn Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 796 students in Auburn, AL (there are 14 public schools, serving 9,488 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Auburn, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Auburn, AL is Lee-Scott Academy.
100% of private schools in Auburn, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Auburn Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lee-Scott Academy
Lee-Scott Academy Photo
(Christian)
1601 Academy Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33
Holy Trinity Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
100 Church Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-9838
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Auburn)
This State (AL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
796 Students
81,838 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
73 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
56%
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,150
$11,553

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
6 Students
8,809 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
675 Students
48,221 Students
% White Students
85%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
90 Students
22,186 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
33 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Auburn, AL?
The top-ranked private schools in Auburn, AL is Lee-Scott Academy.
How many private schools are located in Auburn?
2 private schools are located in Auburn.
What percentage of students in Auburn go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Auburn are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Auburn?
100% of private schools in Auburn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Auburn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Auburn include: Holy Trinity Day School vs. Lee-Scott Academy

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