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Dallas County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 979 students in Dallas County, AL (there are 22 public schools, serving 4,954 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 100%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
71% of private schools in Dallas County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dallas County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cathedral Academy
Cathedral Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 76 students
Episcopal
1204 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-9997
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Map of John T Morgan Academy
John T Morgan Academy
Gr: K-12 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10
2901 West Dallas Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-4464
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Map of Ellwood Christian Academy
Ellwood Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 115 students
Christian
1 Bell Road
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 877-1581
(1)
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Map of Leikas At Church Street Umc
Leikas At Church Street Umc
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
214 Church St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 876-9077
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Map of Mcrae Learning Center
Mcrae Learning Center
Gr: PK-2 | 82 students
Alternative School
2601 Marie Foster St
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 872-8078
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Map of Meadowview Christian School
Meadowview Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1512 Old Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8448
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Map of Tabernacle Of Praise Christian Education
Tabernacle Of Praise Christian Education
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Christian
850 Woodrow Avenue
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-6359
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
979 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
57%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
210 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
21%
11%
# White Students
492 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
50%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
266 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
27%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dallas County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Dallas County, AL include John T Morgan Academy and Cathedral Academy.
How many private schools are located in Dallas County?
7 private schools are located in Dallas County.
How diverse are private schools in Dallas County?
Dallas County private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Dallas County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Dallas County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dallas County?
71% of private schools in Dallas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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