Florence Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,607 students in Florence, AL, 16% of all K-12 students in Florence, AL are educated in private schools versus public 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 89%.
57% of private schools in Florence, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,607
  • Average Tuition: $6,713
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Florence, AL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,607
  • Average Tuition: $6,713
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Florence, AL School Trends

Top Ranked Florence Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Little Angel Kindergarten/dc
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
1125 Sherrod Ave
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-4483
Mars Hill Bible School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 752 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
698 Cox Creek Pkwy
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
(2)
Map of St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
115 Plum St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-1923
Map of Play World Child Care Learning
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
P.o. Box 875
Florence, AL 35631
(256) 767-2251
Riverhill School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
2710 Darby Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 764-8200
Map of Shoals Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
301 Heathrow Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 767-7070
(1)
Map of Victory Christian Academy
Gr: NS-8
Christian
2302 Hough Rd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1749
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Florence, Alabama Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Florence Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students
Baptist
2701 Florence Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 764-3591

Florence, AL Private School Trends

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Florence, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Florence, AL include St. Joseph Regional Catholic School, Little Angel Kindergarten/dc, and Mars Hill Bible School.
How many private schools are located in Florence?
7 private schools are located in Florence.
How diverse are private schools in Florence?
Florence private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Florence go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Florence are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Florence?
57% of private schools in Florence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?

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