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Best Dallas County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 86%.
71% of private schools in Dallas County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearDallas County Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20226
20216
20206
20197
20187
20176
20166
20157
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# Students
979 Students
81,755 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDallas County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025140188179
2024140180172
2023143184174
2022162199185
2021162197180
2020162185171
2019164192175
2018164193172
2017168191180
2016168191178
2015162175167
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% Average Students of Color
34%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDallas County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202534%25%34%
202434%25%34%
202339%24%33%
202259%25%33%
202159%25%32%
202059%25%32%
201967%25%31%
201867%24%31%
201716%24%32%
201616%24%32%
201525%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDallas County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
56%

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

YearDallas County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202515%56%55%
202415%55%54%
202315%55%54%
202215%54%54%
202115%53%54%
202015%52%54%
201915%50%53%
201815%50%53%
201715%50%53%
201615%49%52%
201515%50%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$11,593
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$20.63 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearDallas County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20250.630.590.65
20240.630.590.65
20230.630.580.65
20220.650.580.64
20210.650.580.64
20200.650.580.64
20190.590.590.63
20180.590.580.63
20170.610.560.61
20160.610.550.61
20150.650.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDallas County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20232%2%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%1%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDallas County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
210 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
21%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDallas County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202521%11%7%
202421%11%7%
202328%11%8%
202247%11%7%
202147%12%7%
202047%12%8%
201958%12%7%
201858%12%7%
201722%11%7%
201622%11%7%
201535%11%8%
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# White Students
492 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
50%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDallas County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202550%58%52%
202450%58%52%
202350%60%52%
202230%59%54%
202130%59%54%
202030%60%54%
201923%58%56%
201823%58%56%
201754%61%58%
201654%62%58%
201544%61%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
72 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
266 Students
22,160 Students
% of Others Students
27%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDallas County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202527%26%26%
202427%26%26%
202320%25%25%
202222%25%25%
202122%25%25%
202022%24%24%
201919%26%24%
201819%26%23%
201722%25%22%
201622%25%22%
201519%25%21%
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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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