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Florence Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 968 students in Florence, AL.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private high schools in Florence, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Florence Private High 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 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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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

2
Private Schools
968
Students
$6,713
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Florence)
This State (AL)
# Schools
2 Schools
227 Schools
# Students
968 Students
56,804 Students
% Students of Color
6%
20%
0.52
0.49
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
135 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
986 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
1,235 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
20 Students
6,270 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
579 Students
40,378 Students
% White Students
60%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
49 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
349 Students
9,147 Students
% of Others Students
36%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
63 Teachers
5,254 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,713
$9,236
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,668
$6,166
Average Endowment Size
$4 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Florence, AL?
The top ranked private high schools in Florence, AL is Mars Hill Bible School.
How many private high schools are located in Florence?
2 private high schools are located in Florence.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Florence?
100% of private high schools in Florence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).
Which private high schools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Florence include: Mars Hill Bible School vs. Shoals Christian School, Shoals Christian School vs. Mars Hill Bible School

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