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Opelika Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 482 students in Opelika, AL, 6% of all K-12 students in Opelika, AL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Opelika, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Opelika 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 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 The Oaks School
The Oaks School
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Christian
2201 Executive Park Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 703-4340
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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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Opelika, AL Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+300.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
482
Students
+95.9% (+236 students) 10-yr
$6,675
Avg. Tuition
8%
Students of Color
+166.7% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Opelika)
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
482 Students
81,770 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOpelika, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025121188179
2024121180172
2023123184174
2022132199185
2021132197180
2020132185171
2019180192175
2018180193172
2017246191180
2016246191178
2015246175167
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% Students of Color
8%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelika, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20258%25%34%
20248%25%34%
202312%24%33%
202216%25%33%
202116%25%32%
202016%25%32%
201933%25%31%
201833%24%31%
20173%24%32%
20163%24%32%
20153%24%32%
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0.22
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearOpelika, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20250.220.590.65
20240.220.590.65
20230.260.580.65
20220.320.580.64
20210.320.580.64
20200.320.580.64
20190.500.590.63
20180.500.580.63
20170.110.560.61
20160.110.550.61
20150.110.560.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelika, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20231%2%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
201928%2%4%
201828%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%1%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelika, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
27 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelika, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20256%11%7%
20246%11%7%
202311%11%8%
202213%11%7%
202113%12%7%
202013%12%8%
20191%12%7%
20181%12%7%
20171%11%7%
20161%11%7%
20151%11%8%
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# White Students
425 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
88%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelika, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202588%58%52%
202488%58%52%
202385%60%52%
202282%59%54%
202182%59%54%
202082%60%54%
201965%58%56%
201865%58%56%
201794%61%58%
201694%62%58%
201594%61%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
21 Students
22,175 Students
% of Others Students
4%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOpelika, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20254%26%26%
20244%26%26%
20232%25%25%
20223%25%25%
20213%25%25%
20203%24%24%
20195%26%24%
20185%26%23%
20173%25%22%
20163%25%22%
20153%25%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOpelika, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
20229:112:111:1
20219:112:111:1
20209:112:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
20179:112:112:1
20169:112:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,675
$11,593
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Opelika, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Opelika, AL is Auburn Classical Academy Inc..
How many private schools are located in Opelika?
4 private schools are located in Opelika.
What percentage of students in Opelika go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Opelika are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Opelika?
75% of private schools in Opelika are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Opelika are often viewed compared to one another?

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