Lee-Scott Academy Photo

Best Lee County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,022 students in Lee County, AL (there are 39 public schools, serving 24,951 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Lee County, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lee County, AL include Auburn Classical Academy Inc., Lee-Scott Academy, and Glenwood School.
75% of private schools in Lee County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Top-Ranked Lee County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Auburn Classical Academy Inc.
(Christian)
1901-b Waverly Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 821-7081
Gr: K-7 | 64 students Tuition listed
Glenwood School
5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 297-3614
Gr: PK-12 | 738 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9
Lee-Scott Academy
Lee-Scott Academy Photo
(Christian)
1601 Academy Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33
The Chanticleer Learning Center
Alternative School
1109 Spring Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 203-1088
Gr: 4-12 | 45 students
Holy Trinity Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
100 Church Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-9838
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Tuition listed
New Testament Baptist School
(Baptist)
9650 Lee Rd 240
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 297-0297
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
Trinity Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1010 India Rd
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
Gr: K-12 | 246 students

Overview

This County (Lee County)
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,022 Students
81,838 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%
56%
Average Class Size
18 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
$4,913
$11,553

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.59
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
2,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
59 Students
8,809 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
1,705 Students
48,221 Students
% White Students
84%
58%
# 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
222 Students
22,186 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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