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Tallapoosa County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 492 students in Tallapoosa County, AL (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,706 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
83% of private schools in Tallapoosa County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Tallapoosa County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Princeton High School International
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
1402/1410 Hillabee Street
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 215-4211
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Southern Preparatory Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 21
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
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Map of Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Pentecostal
425 Franklin Street
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 397-4130
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Map of Liberty Baptist Christian School
Liberty Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Baptist
1365 Hillabee Street
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 329-8830
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Map of Victory Baptist Academy
Victory Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Baptist
210 South Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-2089
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
492 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
57%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
90 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,700
$8,989
Average Summer Program Cost
$325
$1,202
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
159 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
23 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
5%
11%
# White Students
211 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
50%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
178 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
42%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tallapoosa County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Tallapoosa County, AL include Southern Preparatory Academy and Princeton High School International.
How many private schools are located in Tallapoosa County?
5 private schools are located in Tallapoosa County.
How diverse are private schools in Tallapoosa County?
Tallapoosa County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Tallapoosa County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Tallapoosa County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tallapoosa County?
83% of private schools in Tallapoosa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Tallapoosa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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