Private schools in Baldwin County, AL
16 schools across Daphne, Elberta, Fairhope, Foley and other towns. About 2,497 students in all (2023-24). 15 on the state’s CHOOSE Act list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 786 |
| The Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore ✓ | 1-12 | 157 |
| St. Benedict Catholic School ✓ | PreK-8 | 97 |
| Anthony's School for Incredibly Exceptional People-Wondered ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Bayshore Christian School ✓ | K-12 | 537 |
| Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education ✓ | 1-6 | 9 |
| Ordo Amoris Classical Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| St. James Episcopal School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| St. Michael Catholic High School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Veritas Lutheran School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Snook Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 329 |
| Gulf Shores City Schools ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| South Baldwin Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 157 |
| Central Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 247 |
| St. Patrick Catholic School ✓ | PreK-8 | 177 |
| Uphc Small Steps Learning Center | PreK-Transitional K | 1 |
Baldwin County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 6; the most in Fairhope (7), Daphne (2) and Foley (2)
- Among Alabama counties
- 6th most private schools of 55; 5% of the state’s 339
- Typical school
- 247 students (8 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- St. Benedict Catholic School, 97 students; Bayside Academy, 786 students
- Students per teacher
- 9 typical, 2.9 to 16.1 across 9 schools
- Programs
- 1 special education
- Association members
- 4, most often the National Catholic Educational Association
- To a 4-year college
- 83% of graduates at the typical high school (6 reporting)
- Verified tuition
- Bayshore Christian School $9,350; Snook Christian Academy $5,814; South Baldwin Christian Academy $5,150
- State program
- Education savings account, $7,000 per student at a participating school
How CHOOSE Act works
- Catholic2
- Christian, not Catholic5
- Nonsectarian3
- Not in federal survey6
- Pre-K (and up)6
- Elementary (K to 5)10
- Middle (6 to 8)9
- High school (9 to 12)6
- K to 12, one school5
- 50 to 1491
- 150 to 2994
- 300 to 5992
- 600 or more1
- Baldwin County94%
- All of Alabama73%
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Alabama CHOOSE Act schools, list dated October 23, 2026, checked October 26, 2026.
- Award and rules: Alabama CHOOSE Act, official page, read October 1, 2026.
- Tuition for 3 schools: each school’s own website, last read October 11, 2026.
Cities in and around Baldwin County
Neighboring counties
- Mobile County (41)
- Escambia County (4)
- Monroe County (1)
- Clarke County (3)
- Conecuh County (1)
- Covington County (1)
- Wilcox County (1)
- Choctaw County (3)
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