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Lee County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lee County Private Schools (2026-27)

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
# Students
2,016 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
193 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
57%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,088
$8,989

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
159 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
59 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
1,705 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
84%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
216 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%
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 Auburn Classical Academy Inc., Lee-Scott Academy, and Glenwood School.
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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