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Limestone County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,060 students in Limestone County, AL (there are 24 public schools, serving 21,912 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
50% of private schools in Limestone County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Limestone County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Athens Bible School
Athens Bible School
Gr: K-12 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
700 US Hwy 31 N
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 232-3525
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Lindsay Lane Christian Academy Photo
Lindsay Lane Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 759 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
705 W Sanderfer Rd.
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-3778
(2)
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Map of Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy Inc
Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy Inc
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School (Christian)
17811 Seven Mile Post Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 694-9451
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Map of The Pinnacle Schools - Elk River Treatment Program
The Pinnacle Schools - Elk River Treatment Program
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
Alternative School
29495 Copperhead Ln
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 518-9998
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
1,060 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
75 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
57%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$8,989
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
17 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
424 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
40%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
597 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
56%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Limestone County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Limestone County, AL include Athens Bible School and Lindsay Lane Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Limestone County?
4 private schools are located in Limestone County.
What percentage of students in Limestone County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Limestone County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Limestone County?
50% of private schools in Limestone County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Limestone County are often viewed compared to one another?

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