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Russell County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 207 students in Russell County, AL (there are 16 public schools, serving 8,776 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
60% of private schools in Russell County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Russell County (2026-27)

Map of Columbus Girls Academy
Columbus Girls Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students
All-girls (Assembly of God)
14 Motts Dr
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 855-3695
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Map of Mother Mary School
Mother Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Catholic
318 Seale Rd Ste A
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
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Map of Phenix City Schools
Phenix City Schools
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students
1212 9th Avenue, Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
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Map of Teen University
Teen University
Gr: 8-11 | 8 students
All-boys (Baptist)
707 Dillingham St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(706) 901-1511
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
207 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
74%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
2%
# Black Students
64 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
31%
11%
# White Students
37 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
18%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
90 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
44%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Russell County, AL?
4 private schools are located in Russell County, AL.
What percentage of students in Russell County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Russell County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Russell County?
60% of private schools in Russell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Russell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Russell County include: Mother Mary School vs. Phenix City Schools

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