Open Door Christian School Photo - 2011 K5 Graduation Program with a few of the children.

Best Foley Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 437 students in Foley, AL (there are 5 public schools, serving 5,255 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Foley, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Foley, AL is Snook Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Foley, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

Top-Ranked Foley Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Snook Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
18930 County Road 28
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Open Door Christian School
Open Door Christian School Photo - 2011 K5 Graduation Program with a few of the children.
(Christian)
(1)
20774 County Road 12 S
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1693
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Small Steps Learning Center
(Pentecostal)
421 2nd Ave
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-6299
Gr: PK-1 | 27 students
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Foley, Alabama Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
20511 County Road 12 S
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-7684
Gr: PK-2 | 17 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Foley)
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
437 Students
81,688 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
6,990 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
56%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$11,473
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
2,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
30 Students
8,809 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
315 Students
48,221 Students
% White Students
72%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
86 Students
22,037 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Foley, AL?
The top-ranked private schools in Foley, AL is Snook Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Foley?
3 private schools are located in Foley.
What percentage of students in Foley go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Foley are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Foley?
100% of private schools in Foley are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

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