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Lauderdale County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,655 students in Lauderdale County, AL (there are 24 public schools, serving 12,511 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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%.
63% of private schools in Lauderdale County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,655
  • Average Tuition: $5,992
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Lauderdale County, AL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,655
  • Average Tuition: $5,992
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Lauderdale County, AL School Trends

Top Ranked Lauderdale County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Little Angel Kindergarten/dc
Little Angel Kindergarten/dc
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
1125 Sherrod Ave
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-4483
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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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Map of Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 48 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
510 JC Mauldin Highway
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-5345
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Map of Play World Child Care Learning
Play World Child Care Learning
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
P.o. Box 875
Florence, AL 35631
(256) 767-2251
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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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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lauderdale County, Alabama

Lauderdale County 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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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,655 Students
81,753 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
98 Teachers
6,998 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
57%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,992
$8,984
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,445
$5,347
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$4 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
71 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
4%
11%
# White Students
813 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
49%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
724 Students
22,160 Students
% of Others Students
43%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lauderdale County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Lauderdale County, AL include Mars Hill Bible School, St. Joseph Regional Catholic School, and Little Angel Kindergarten/dc.
How many private schools are located in Lauderdale County?
8 private schools are located in Lauderdale County.
How diverse are private schools in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Lauderdale County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lauderdale County?
63% of private schools in Lauderdale County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Lauderdale County are often viewed compared to one another?

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