Best Pike County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 810 students in Pike County, AL (there are 12 public schools, serving 3,947 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private schools in Pike County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 810
  • Average Tuition: $5,248
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Pike County, AL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 810
  • Average Tuition: $5,248
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Pike County, AL School Trends

Top Ranked Pike County Private Schools (2026)

New Life Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
441 Enzor Road
Troy, AL 36079
(334) 566-0424
(2)
Map of Pike Liberal Arts School
Gr: PK-12 | 474 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Highway 231 S
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-2023
Map of Collegedale Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
Po Box 613 701 E Collegedale Street
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-3010
Map of Covenant Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
704 UNIVERSITY AVE
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-0817

Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
810 Students
81,770 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
71 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,248
$11,593
Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$1,202
Average % on Financial Aid
85%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$5,305
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
72 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
458 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
57%
58%
# 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
269 Students
22,175 Students
% of Others Students
33%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pike County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Pike County, AL include Pike Liberal Arts School and New Life Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Pike County?
4 private schools are located in Pike County.
What percentage of students in Pike County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Pike County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pike County?
50% of private schools in Pike County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).
Which private schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?

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