Best Decatur Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 553 students in Decatur, AL (there are 23 public schools, serving 10,358 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Decatur, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Decatur, AL include Decatur Heritage Christian Academy and St. Ann School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Decatur, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Decatur Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
3802 Spring Avenue Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 351-4275
Grades: K-12
| 352 students
St. Ann School
(Catholic)
3910a Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 353-6543
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Baptist)
3211 Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 340-9516
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Decatur, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Decatur, AL include Decatur Heritage Christian Academy and St. Ann School.
How many private schools are located in Decatur, AL?
3 private schools are located in Decatur, AL.
What percentage of students in Decatur, AL go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Decatur, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Decatur, AL?
100% of private schools in Decatur, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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