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Clarke County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 634 students in Clarke County, AL (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,187 public students). 17% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
50% of private schools in Clarke County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Clarke County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Clarke Prep School
Clarke Prep School
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students
20100 Highway 43
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(334) 830-7162
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Map of The Jackson Academy
The Jackson Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
1954 Coffeeville Road
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-5552
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
634 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
57%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,500
$8,989
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
159 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
512 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
81%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
108 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
17%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clarke County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Clarke County, AL is Clarke Prep School.
How many private schools are located in Clarke County?
2 private schools are located in Clarke County.
What percentage of students in Clarke County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Clarke County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clarke County?
50% of private schools in Clarke County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Which private schools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Clarke County include: The Jackson Academy vs. Clarke Prep School, Clarke Prep School vs. The Jackson Academy

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