Private schools in Russell County, AL
3 schools across Phenix City, Seale. About 219 students in all (2023-24). 2 on the state’s CHOOSE Act list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Phenix Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| The Rock Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 165 |
| Columbus Girls Academy | 6-12 | 54 |
Russell County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Phenix City (2)
- Among Alabama counties
- 20th most private schools of 55; 1% of the state’s 339
- Typical school
- 165 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Columbus Girls Academy, 54 students; The Rock Academy, 165 students
- Students per teacher
- 13.8 typical, 13.5 to 13.8 across 2 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- 1 all-girls
- State program
- Education savings account, $7,000 per student at a participating school
How CHOOSE Act works
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 Russell County
Neighboring counties
- Lee County (10)
- Chambers County (3)
- Barbour County (2)
- Bullock County (1)
- Randolph County (1)
- Tallapoosa County (5)
- Henry County (1)
- Pike County (4)
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