Baldwin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 3,433 students in Baldwin County, AL (there are 48 public schools, serving 34,968 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
82% of private schools in Baldwin County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 3,433
  • Average Tuition: $7,273
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Baldwin County, AL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 3,433
  • Average Tuition: $7,273
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Baldwin County, AL School Trends

Top Ranked Baldwin County Private Schools (2026-27)

Bayshore Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
Presbyterian
316 Presbyterian Dr
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0011
Map of Bayside Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 20
303 Dryer Ave
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
(1)
Map of Berean Baptist Christian School
Gr: 5-10 | 4 students
Baptist
27040 Hwy 98 E
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5162
Christ The King Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1503 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
(1)
Map of Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: K | 16 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
24933 Oak St
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 987-1966
Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education Photo
Gr: PK-2 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
8 Marietta Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
(1)
Map of St. Benedict Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
12786 Illinois St
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 709-9861
(1)
Map of St. Michael Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students
Catholic
11732 Dick Higbee Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 459-0210
Map of Snook Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Church of Christ
18930 County Road 28
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
Map of Alpha & Omega Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Assembly of God
6389 Spanish Fort Blv
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 621-1126
(1)
Map of Central Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students
Christian
17395 State Highway 104
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5043
(2)
Map of Eastern Shore Early Childhood
Gr: PK-1 | 100 students
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
1090 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
Open Door Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
20774 County Road 12 S
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1693
(1)
Map of Renaissance School Of The Eastern Shore
Gr: 2-10 | 75 students
Special Education School
10526 Country Rd
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 990-0041
(1)
Map of St. James Episcopal School
Gr: PK-3
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
860 N Section St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
St. Patrick Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
23070 Hwy 59 North
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-7395
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Baldwin County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Old Spanish Fort Chrst School
Gr: 5-8 | 32 students
Baptist
P.o. Box 7174
Spanish Fort, AL 36577
(251) 626-6801
Victory Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-2 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Christian
20511 County Road 12 S
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-7684

Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
17 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools down 1 in Baldwin County, from 18 in 2024 to 17 in 2025.
# Students
3,433 Students
81,781 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students per private school up 24 in Baldwin County, from 191 in 2016 to 215 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
15%
25%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color down 20 points in Baldwin County private schools, from 35% in 2016 to 15% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
314 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio steady at 12:1 in Baldwin County from 2019 to 2025, while the national ratio was 11:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,273
$8,989
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$1,202
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,200
$5,347
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.59

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score down 8 points in Baldwin County private schools, from 0.49 in 2019 to 0.41 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
13 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian share held at 2% in Baldwin County private schools in 2024-25, matching Alabama but below the U.S. at 5%.
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic students up 2 points in Baldwin County private schools, rising from 1% in 2016 to 3% in 2025.
# Black Students
80 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
2,591 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
75%
58%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White share up 6 points in Baldwin County private schools, from 69% in 2016 to 75% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
604 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other races share down 13 points in Baldwin County private schools, falling from 31% in 2022 to 18% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Baldwin County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Baldwin County, AL include Berean Baptist Christian School, St. Benedict Catholic School, and Bayshore Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Baldwin County?
16 private schools are located in Baldwin County.
How diverse are private schools in Baldwin County?
Baldwin County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Baldwin County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Baldwin County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Baldwin County?
82% of private schools in Baldwin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Baldwin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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