Macon County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 142 students in Macon County, AL (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,746 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private schools in Macon County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Macon County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Reeltown Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 24 students
Baptist
16963 Highway 49 South
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-4515
(1)
Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Catholic
2009 W Montgomery Rd
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-0620
Map of Three Springs School Of Tuskegee
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students
All-boys | Alternative School
4280 Us Highway 29 S
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2216

Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
142 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
91%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,821
$8,989
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
2%
# Black Students
38 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
27%
11%
# White Students
21 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
15%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
29 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
20%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Macon County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Macon County, AL include Reeltown Christian Academy and St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Macon County?
3 private schools are located in Macon County.
What percentage of students in Macon County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Macon County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Macon County?
67% of private schools in Macon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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