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Decatur Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 513 students in Decatur, AL, 5% of all K-12 students in Decatur, AL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Decatur, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Decatur Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 342 students
Christian
3802 Spring Avenue Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 351-4275
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Map of St. Ann Catholic School
St. Ann Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
3910a Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(125) 635-3654
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Map of Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
3211 Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 340-9516
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Decatur, AL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
513
Students
$6,450
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Decatur)
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
513 Students
81,781 Students
% Students of Color
25%
25%
0.50
0.59
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
2%
# Black Students
35 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
354 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
44 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
9%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,450
$8,989
Average % on Financial Aid
62%
34%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Decatur, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Decatur, AL include St. Ann Catholic School and Decatur Heritage Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Decatur?
3 private schools are located in Decatur.
What percentage of students in Decatur go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Decatur are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Decatur?
100% of private schools in Decatur are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Decatur are often viewed compared to one another?

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