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Florence Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,301 students in Florence, AL.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Alabama private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
80% of private elementary schools in Florence, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,301
  • Average Tuition: $6,713
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Florence, AL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,301
  • Average Tuition: $6,713
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Florence, AL School Trends

Top Ranked Florence Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Mars Hill Bible School Photo
Mars Hill Bible School
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)
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Map of St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
115 Plum St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-1923
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Riverhill School Photo
Riverhill School
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
2710 Darby Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 764-8200
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Map of Shoals Christian School
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)
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Map of Victory Christian Academy
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
Florence Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students
Baptist
2701 Florence Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 764-3591
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Florence, AL Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,301
Students
$6,713
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Florence)
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
336 Schools
# Students
1,301 Students
69,629 Students
% Students of Color
11%
24%
0.56
0.54
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
133 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
1,381 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
1,906 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
43 Students
7,879 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
741 Students
45,621 Students
% White Students
56%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
62 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
471 Students
14,046 Students
% of Others Students
36%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
90 Teachers
6,365 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
58%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,713
$8,710
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,445
$4,927
Average Endowment Size
$4 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Florence, AL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Florence, AL include Mars Hill Bible School and St. Joseph Regional Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Florence?
5 private elementary schools are located in Florence.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Florence?
Florence private elementary schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Florence?
80% of private elementary schools in Florence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).
Which private elementary schools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?

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