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Best Lee County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,016 students in Lee County, AL (there are 39 public schools, serving 24,951 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Lee County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Lee County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Auburn Classical Academy Inc.
Auburn Classical Academy Inc.
Gr: K-7 | 64 students
Christian
1901-b Waverly Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 821-7081
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Map of Glenwood School
Glenwood School
Gr: PK-12 | 738 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 297-3614
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Lee-Scott Academy Photo
Lee-Scott Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 33
Christian
1601 Academy Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
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Map of The Chanticleer Learning Center
The Chanticleer Learning Center
Gr: 4-12 | 45 students
Alternative School
1109 Spring Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 203-1088
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Map of Holy Trinity Day School
Holy Trinity Day School
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
100 Church Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-9838
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Map of New Testament Baptist School
New Testament Baptist School
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
Baptist
9650 Lee Rd 240
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 297-0297
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Map of Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 246 students
Presbyterian
1010 India Rd
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
8 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLee County Total Schools
20258
20249
20238
20226
20217
20207
20196
20186
20173
20163
20154
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# Students
2,016 Students
81,770 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLee County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025253188179
2024228180172
2023232184174
2022313199185
2021269197180
2020269185171
2019308192175
2018308193172
2017343191180
2016343191178
2015251175167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLee County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20256%25%34%
20246%25%34%
20236%24%33%
20229%25%33%
20219%25%32%
20209%25%32%
201913%25%31%
201813%24%31%
20171%24%32%
20161%24%32%
20152%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
193 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLee County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLee County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202558%56%55%
202458%55%54%
202358%55%54%
202258%54%54%
202158%53%54%
202048%52%54%
201948%50%53%
201848%50%53%
201748%50%53%
201648%49%52%
201544%50%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearLee County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025181515
2024181515
2023181515
2022181515
2021181515
2020181515
2019181515
2018181515
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLee County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025121013
202491012
20236811
20226711
20216811
20206911
20196711
20186711
20176710
20166710
20156710
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearLee County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025282526
2024282526
2023282526
2022282526
2021282426
2020272525
2019272425
2018272425
2017272525
2016272525
2015272425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,088
$11,593

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearLee County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20250.280.590.65
20240.300.590.65
20230.270.580.65
20220.380.580.64
20210.380.580.64
20200.380.580.64
20190.410.590.63
20180.410.580.63
20170.290.560.61
20160.290.550.61
20150.250.560.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLee County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%2%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20197%2%4%
20187%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%1%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
12 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLee County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
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# Black Students
59 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLee County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20253%11%7%
20243%11%7%
20233%11%8%
20225%11%7%
20215%12%7%
20205%12%8%
20191%12%7%
20181%12%7%
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# White Students
1,705 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
84%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLee County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202584%58%52%
202483%58%52%
202385%60%52%
202277%59%54%
202177%59%54%
202077%60%54%
201975%58%56%
201875%58%56%
201783%61%58%
201683%62%58%
201586%61%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
216 Students
22,175 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLee County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202511%26%26%
202412%26%26%
202310%25%25%
202216%25%25%
202116%25%25%
202016%24%24%
201917%26%24%
201817%26%23%
201715%25%22%
201615%25%22%
201512%25%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lee County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Lee County, AL include Glenwood School, Auburn Classical Academy Inc., and Lee-Scott Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lee County?
7 private schools are located in Lee County.
How diverse are private schools in Lee County?
Lee County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
75% of private schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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