Best Escambia County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 341 students in Escambia County, AL (there are 16 public schools, serving 5,333 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Escambia County, AL 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 86%.
100% of private schools in Escambia County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Mennonite).

Private Schools in Escambia County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Atmore Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
245 Tennant Drive
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-5499
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Escambia Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
268 Cowpen Creek Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-2080
Gr: K-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Temple Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1707 South Main Street
Atmore, AL 36502
(251) 368-8282
Gr: PK-10 | 33 students

Overview

This County (Escambia County)
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
341 Students
81,838 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,500
$11,553
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.59
# American Indian Students
41 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
12%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
2,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
16 Students
8,809 Students
% Black Students
5%
11%
# White Students
244 Students
48,221 Students
% White Students
71%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
24 Students
22,186 Students
% of Others Students
7%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Escambia County, AL?
3 private schools are located in Escambia County, AL.
What percentage of students in Escambia County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Escambia County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Escambia County?
100% of private schools in Escambia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Escambia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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