Private schools in Calhoun County, AL
7 schools across Anniston, Jacksonville, Oxford, Fort McClellan. About 938 students in all (2023-24). 6 on the state’s CHOOSE Act list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 248 |
| Iqra Math and Science Academy ✓ | K-12 | 87 |
| The Donoho School ✓ | PreK-12 | 353 |
| Jacksonville Christian Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Hope Christian Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Trinity Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 188 |
| Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies | K-12 | 62 |
Calhoun County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 4; the most in Anniston (3) and Oxford (2)
- Among Alabama counties
- 10th most private schools of 55; 2% of the state’s 339
- Typical school
- 188 students (5 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies, 62 students; The Donoho School, 353 students
- Students per teacher
- 13.2 typical, 5.8 to 13.6 across 4 schools
- Association members
- 2, most often the Association of Christian Schools International
- To a 4-year college
- 40% of graduates at the typical high school (5 reporting)
- Verified tuition
- The Donoho School $9,300
- State program
- Education savings account, $7,000 per student at a participating school
How CHOOSE Act works
- Christian, not Catholic2
- Islamic1
- Nonsectarian2
- Not in federal survey2
- Pre-K (and up)3
- Elementary (K to 5)5
- Middle (6 to 8)5
- High school (9 to 12)5
- K to 12, one school5
- 50 to 1492
- 150 to 2992
- 300 to 5991
- Calhoun County86%
- 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 1 school: each school’s own website, last read October 5, 2026.
Cities in and around Calhoun County
Neighboring counties
- Etowah County (5)
- Clay County (2)
- St. Clair County (2)
- Talladega County (3)
- Randolph County (1)
- Blount County (1)
- Marshall County (2)
- Dekalb County (2)
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