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Lauderdale County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,439 students in Lauderdale County, AL.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Alabama private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
57% of private preschools in Lauderdale County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lauderdale County Private Preschools (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
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
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 Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy
Gr: NS-8
Christian
2302 Hough Rd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1749
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Lauderdale County Private Preschools (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
7 Schools
# Students
1,439 Students
66,540 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
73 Teachers
5,231 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,860
$8,191
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,879
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
90%
Average Endowment Size
$4 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
78 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
1,084 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
1,467 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
62 Students
5,360 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
628 Students
37,964 Students
% White Students
43%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
712 Students
20,951 Students
% of Others Students
49%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Lauderdale County, AL?
The top ranked private preschools in Lauderdale County, AL include Mars Hill Bible School, Little Angel Kindergarten/dc, and St. Joseph Regional Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Lauderdale County?
7 private preschools are located in Lauderdale County.
How diverse are private preschools in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County private preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lauderdale County?
57% of private preschools in Lauderdale County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Lauderdale County are often viewed compared to one another?

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