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Alabama Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: Alabama Average Tuition Cost Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school tuition in Alabama is $8,710 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is Deeper Life Academy, with a tuition of $1,850.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AL Schools Ranked: 109
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,850–$4,500
AL School Avg.: $8,710
National School Avg.: $10,510

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AL Schools Ranked: 109
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,850–$4,500
AL School Avg.: $8,710
National School Avg.: $10,510

Alabama Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +27.1% (+$1,816 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Alabama (AL) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,878	$8,515	▲ +$100	▲ +1.2%
2024	$12,547	$8,415	▲ +$415	▲ +5.2%
2023	$12,041	$8,000	▲ +$279	▲ +3.6%
2022	$11,545	$7,721	▲ +$226	▲ +3.0%
2021	$11,312	$7,495	▲ +$73	▲ +1.0%
2020	$11,026	$7,422	▲ +$82	▲ +1.1%
2019	$10,796	$7,340	▲ +$129	▲ +1.8%
2018	$10,549	$7,211	▲ +$111	▲ +1.6%
2017	$10,284	$7,100	▲ +$401	▲ +6.0%
2016	$9,931	$6,699	▲ +$46	▲ +0.7%
2015	$9,559	$6,653	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Alabama (tuition range: $1,850–$4,500, avg $8,710)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,850 $6,000 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,229

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alabama average private elementary schools tuition?

The Alabama average private elementary schools tuition is $8,989 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the lowest tuition cost in Alabama?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Alabama include Deeper Life Academy, Prichard Preparatory School and Atmore Christian School.

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