For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 154 students in Jacksonville, AL (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,954 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Jacksonville, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Jacksonville, AL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jacksonville Christian Academy
(Christian)
831 Alexandria Rd Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 435-3333
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 435-3333
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Learning Tree
Special Education School
Po Box 908
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 447-9349
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 447-9349
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students
Overview
This Town (Jacksonville)
This State (AL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
154 Students
81,838 Students
% Average Students of Color
84%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
20 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.59
# American Indian Students
13 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
2,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
2%
# Black Students
67 Students
8,809 Students
% Black Students
43%
11%
# White Students
21 Students
48,221 Students
% White Students
14%
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
32 Students
22,186 Students
% of Others Students
21%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Jacksonville, AL?
2 private schools are located in Jacksonville, AL.
What percentage of students in Jacksonville go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jacksonville?
50% of private schools in Jacksonville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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