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Fairhope Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 926 students in Fairhope, AL, 16% of all K-12 students in Fairhope, AL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
80% of private schools in Fairhope, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fairhope Private Schools (2026-27)

Bayshore Christian School Photo
Bayshore Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
Presbyterian
316 Presbyterian Dr
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0011
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Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education
Gr: PK-2 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
8 Marietta Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
(1)
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St. Michael Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students
Catholic
11732 Dick Higbee Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 459-0210
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Eastern Shore Early Childhood
Gr: PK-1 | 100 students
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
1090 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
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St. James Episcopal School
Gr: PK-3
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
860 N Section St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
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Fairhope, AL Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
926
Students
$7,350
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fairhope)
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
926 Students
81,781 Students
% Students of Color
8%
25%
0.34
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
7 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
8 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
752 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
80%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
121 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
13%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
100 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
57%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
10 courses
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,350
$8,989
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$1,202
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,200
$5,347
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fairhope, AL?
How many private schools are located in Fairhope?
5 private schools are located in Fairhope.
How diverse are private schools in Fairhope?
Fairhope private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Fairhope go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Fairhope are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fairhope?
80% of private schools in Fairhope are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

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