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Best Baldwin County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private elementary schools serving 3,066 students in Baldwin County, AL.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Alabama private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
80% of private elementary schools in Baldwin County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 3,066
  • Average Tuition: $7,285
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Baldwin County, AL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 3,066
  • Average Tuition: $7,285
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Baldwin County, AL School Trends

Top Ranked Baldwin County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

Bayshore Christian School Photo
Bayshore Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
Presbyterian
316 Presbyterian Dr
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0011
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Map of Bayside Academy
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)
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Map of Berean Baptist Christian School
Berean Baptist Christian School
Gr: 5-10 | 4 students
Baptist
27040 Hwy 98 E
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5162
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Christ The King Catholic School Photo
Christ The King Catholic School
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)
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Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education Photo
Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education
Gr: PK-2 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
8 Marietta Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
(1)
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Map of St. Benedict Catholic School
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)
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Map of Snook Christian Academy
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
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Map of Alpha & Omega Christian School
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)
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Map of Central Christian School
Central Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students
Christian
17395 State Highway 104
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5043
(2)
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Map of Eastern Shore Early Childhood
Eastern Shore Early Childhood
Gr: PK-1 | 100 students
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
1090 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
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Open Door Christian School Photo
Open Door Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
20774 County Road 12 S
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1693
(1)
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Map of Renaissance School Of The Eastern Shore
Renaissance School Of The Eastern Shore
Gr: 2-10 | 75 students
Special Education School
10526 Country Rd
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 990-0041
(1)
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Map of St. James Episcopal School
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
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St. Patrick Catholic School Photo
St. Patrick Catholic School
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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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Baldwin County, Alabama

Baldwin County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

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

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
15 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearBaldwin County Total Schools
202515
202416
202314
202213
202113
202016
201915
201815
201715
201615
201515
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# Students
3,066 Students
69,618 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025219212199
2024216202192
2023245206193
2022255222205
2021235218201
2020193205188
2019211214193
2018203214190
2017205212199
2016204212196
2015192196183
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% Average Students of Color
16%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202516%24%33%
202415%23%32%
202314%23%32%
202215%24%32%
202115%24%31%
202016%24%31%
201918%24%31%
201815%24%30%
201735%24%31%
201635%23%31%
201537%24%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
280 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202512:111:111:1
202412:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:111:111:1
201912:112:111:1
201811:112:111:1
201713:111:111:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
57%

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

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202551%56%54%
202451%55%54%
202351%54%53%
202251%54%53%
202151%53%53%
202051%52%53%
201951%49%52%
201851%50%52%
201751%49%51%
201651%48%51%
201549%49%50%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025151516
2024151515
2023151515
2022151515
2021141515
2020131515
2019131515
2018121515
2017121515
2016121515
2015131515
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20257912
2024131011
202313710
202213710
202113810
202013810
201913710
201813710
201713710
20161369
20151379
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Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025262526
2024262526
2023262526
2022262526
2021262426
2020262526
2019262426
2018262425
2017262525
2016262525
2015242425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,285
$10,686

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025$6,818$10,629$14,043
2024$6,550$7,860$12,357
2023$6,350$7,834$11,693
2022$6,350$7,492$11,199
2021$6,000$7,289$10,824
2020$6,500$7,359$10,496
2019$6,500$7,276$10,300
2018$6,500$7,280$10,056
2017$6,500$7,233$9,712
2016$6,500$6,473$9,307
2015$5,200$6,847$8,903
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Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$1,202
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202520%31%34%
202420%28%33%
202320%27%33%
202220%27%32%
202123%28%32%
202023%27%31%
201923%26%30%
201827%23%29%
201727%23%29%
201627%21%28%
201523%20%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,200
$4,883

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025$2,200$4,722$6,227
2024$2,200$4,468$6,113
2023$2,200$4,344$5,785
2022$2,200$4,034$5,514
2021$2,200$4,231$5,269
2020$2,200$4,231$5,141
2019$2,200$3,933$5,007
2018$2,000$3,636$4,752
2017$2,000$3,050$4,582
2016$2,000$2,660$4,396
2015$2,000$2,883$4,230
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Average Acceptance Rate
83%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202583%87%81%
202497%90%85%
202397%89%85%
202297%90%85%
202194%89%86%
202094%89%86%
201994%90%85%
201894%90%85%
201794%90%86%
201694%89%85%
201594%89%86%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.54

Diversity Score Trends

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20250.420.540.64
20240.410.540.64
20230.440.530.63
20220.500.550.62
20210.500.550.62
20200.480.540.62
20190.490.550.61
20180.480.550.60
20170.460.510.59
20160.460.510.59
20150.460.510.58
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# American Indian Students
9 Students
133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
1,381 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%2%5%
20221%2%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%2%5%
20192%2%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
82 Students
1,906 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20232%3%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20172%1%8%
20162%1%8%
20152%1%8%
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# Black Students
77 Students
7,879 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20253%11%8%
20242%11%8%
20232%12%8%
20222%12%7%
20212%12%8%
20202%12%8%
20192%12%8%
20182%12%8%
20172%11%7%
20162%12%8%
20152%12%8%
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# White Students
2,280 Students
45,621 Students
% White Students
74%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202574%64%55%
202474%65%55%
202371%66%55%
202263%64%57%
202163%64%57%
202066%65%58%
201964%63%59%
201867%63%59%
201769%67%61%
201669%67%61%
201569%67%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
591 Students
14,033 Students
% of Others Students
19%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBaldwin County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202519%20%22%
202419%19%22%
202323%17%22%
202233%20%22%
202133%20%20%
202030%19%19%
201931%21%20%
201829%20%20%
201726%19%19%
201626%18%18%
201526%18%18%
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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 elementary schools in Baldwin County, AL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Baldwin County, AL include Bayside Academy, Bayshore Christian School, and Christ The King Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Baldwin County?
14 private elementary schools are located in Baldwin County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Baldwin County?
Baldwin County private elementary schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Baldwin County?
80% of private elementary schools in Baldwin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Baldwin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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