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Best Lee County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,016 students in Lee County, AL (there are , serving 24,951 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Lee County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lee County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Auburn Classical Academy Inc.
Gr: K-7 | 64 students
Christian
1901-b Waverly Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 821-7081
Map of Glenwood School
Gr: PK-12 | 738 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 297-3614
Lee-Scott Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 33
Christian
1601 Academy Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-2430
Map of The Chanticleer Learning Center
Gr: 4-12 | 45 students
Alternative School
1109 Spring Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 203-1088
Map of Holy Trinity Day School
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
100 Church Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-9838
Map of New Testament Baptist School
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
Baptist
9650 Lee Rd 240
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 297-0297
Map of Trinity Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 246 students
Presbyterian
1010 India Rd
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464

Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
2,016 Students
81,755 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
193 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
56%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,088
$8,972

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
59 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
1,705 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
84%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
216 Students
22,160 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lee County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Lee County, AL include Auburn Classical Academy Inc., Glenwood School, and Lee-Scott Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lee County?
7 private schools are located in Lee County.
How diverse are private schools in Lee County?
Lee County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
75% of private schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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