Best Dallas County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 979 students in Dallas County, AL (there are 23 public schools, serving 4,954 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Dallas County, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Dallas County, AL include Cathedral Academy, John T Morgan Academy, and Meadowview Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
71% of private schools in Dallas County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Top Ranked Dallas County Private Schools (2025)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dallas County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Dallas County, AL include Cathedral Academy, John T Morgan Academy, and Meadowview Christian School.
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 24%.
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 Methodist).
Which private schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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