Private schools in Lee County, AL
10 schools across Auburn, Opelika, Smiths Station, Phenix City. About 1,647 students in all (2023-24). 7 on the state’s CHOOSE Act list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Acc Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Auburn Day School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Lee-Scott Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 750 |
| St. Michael Catholic School ✓ | PreK-4 | 59 |
| The Oaks School ✓ | K-12 | 113 |
| Trinity Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Glenwood School ✓ | PreK-12 | 650 |
| Holy Trinity Day School | PreK-K | 19 |
| The Chanticleer Learning Center | 7-12 | 50 |
| New Testament Baptist School | 4-12 | 6 |
Lee County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 4; the most in Auburn (5) and Opelika (3)
- Among Alabama counties
- 7th most private schools of 55; 3% of the state’s 339
- Typical school
- 113 students (5 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- The Chanticleer Learning Center, 50 students; Lee-Scott Academy, 750 students
- Students per teacher
- 10.5 typical, 2.6 to 12.5 across 7 schools
- Association members
- 2, most often the National Association of Episcopal Schools
- To a 4-year college
- 90% of graduates at the typical high school (5 reporting)
- State program
- Education savings account, $7,000 per student at a participating school
How CHOOSE Act works
- Catholic1
- Christian, not Catholic5
- Nonsectarian1
- Not in federal survey3
- Pre-K (and up)4
- Elementary (K to 5)6
- Middle (6 to 8)5
- High school (9 to 12)5
- K to 12, one school3
- 50 to 1493
- 150 to 2990
- 300 to 5990
- 600 or more2
- Lee County70%
- 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.
Cities in and around Lee County
Neighboring counties
- Chambers County (3)
- Russell County (3)
- Tallapoosa County (5)
- Randolph County (1)
- Bullock County (1)
- Barbour County (2)
- Clay County (2)
- Montgomery County (27)
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