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Fairhope Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 86%.
80% of private schools in Fairhope, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Fairhope Private Schools (2026)

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 Photo
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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Map of St. Michael Catholic High School
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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+66.7% (+2 schools) 10-yr
926
Students
+213.9% (+631 students) 10-yr
$7,350
Avg. Tuition
+83.8% (+$3,350) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
+10.0% (+1 student) 10-yr
8%
Students of Color
+300.0% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fairhope)
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
452 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearFairhope, AL Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20214
20204
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
926 Students
81,770 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025232188179
2024232180172
2023226184174
2022192199185
2021192197180
2020190185171
2019187192175
2018174193172
2017137191180
2016137191178
201598175167
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% Students of Color
8%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20258%25%34%
20248%25%34%
20234%24%33%
20225%25%33%
20215%25%32%
20205%25%32%
20195%25%31%
20186%24%31%
20172%24%32%
20162%24%32%
20152%24%32%
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0.34
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20250.340.590.65
20240.340.590.65
20230.290.580.65
20220.500.580.64
20210.500.580.64
20200.500.580.64
20190.320.590.63
20180.340.580.63
20170.410.560.61
20160.410.550.61
20150.490.560.61
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# American Indian Students
7 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%2%5%
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# Hispanic Students
29 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
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# Black Students
8 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20251%11%7%
20241%11%7%
20231%11%8%
20221%11%7%
20211%12%7%
20201%12%8%
20191%12%7%
20181%12%7%
20171%11%7%
20161%11%7%
20151%11%8%
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# White Students
752 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
80%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202580%58%52%
202480%58%52%
202383%60%52%
202239%59%54%
202139%59%54%
202039%60%54%
201919%58%56%
201820%58%56%
201727%61%58%
201627%62%58%
201537%61%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
121 Students
22,175 Students
% of Others Students
13%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202513%26%26%
202413%26%26%
202313%25%25%
202259%25%25%
202159%25%25%
202059%24%24%
201980%26%24%
201879%26%23%
201772%25%22%
201672%25%22%
201562%25%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
100 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
56%

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

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202563%56%55%
202463%55%54%
202363%55%54%
202263%54%54%
202163%53%54%
202063%52%54%
201963%50%53%
201863%50%53%
201763%50%53%
201663%49%52%
201563%50%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025111515
2024111515
2023111515
2022111515
2021121515
2020121515
2019121515
2018101515
2017101515
2016101515
2015101515
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Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
10 courses
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025292526
2024292526
2023292526
2022292526
2021292426
2020292525
2019292425
2018292425
2017292525
2016292525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,350
$11,593

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025$6,417$11,519$15,012
2024$6,417$8,308$13,254
2023$6,083$8,328$12,626
2022$6,083$7,530$12,187
2021$5,250$7,324$11,800
2020$5,250$7,396$11,512
2019$5,250$7,311$11,293
2018$5,250$7,315$11,017
2017$4,000$7,245$10,708
2016$4,000$6,500$10,356
2015$4,000$6,867$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$1,202
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202510%31%34%
202410%27%34%
202310%26%34%
202210%27%33%
20219%28%33%
20209%26%32%
20199%25%31%
201815%23%30%
201715%22%30%
201615%21%29%
201515%20%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,200
$5,305

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025$2,200$5,133$7,073
2024$2,200$4,468$6,930
2023$2,200$4,344$6,469
2022$2,200$4,034$6,289
2021$2,200$4,231$6,055
2020$2,200$4,231$5,921
2019$2,200$3,933$5,795
2018$2,000$3,636$5,456
2017$2,000$3,050$5,319
2016$2,000$2,660$5,105
2015$2,000$2,883$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearFairhope, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202593%86%81%
202493%90%85%
202393%90%85%
202293%90%85%
202193%89%85%
202093%90%85%
201993%90%85%
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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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