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Decatur ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 513 students in Decatur, AL, 5% of all K-12 students in Decatur, AL are educated in private schools versus (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Decatur, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Decatur ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 342 students
Christian
3802 Spring Avenue Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 351-4275
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Map of St. Ann Catholic School
St. Ann Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
3910a Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(125) 635-3654
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Map of Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
3211 Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 340-9516
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Decatur, AL ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
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513
Students
-16.3% (-100 students) 10-yr
$6,450
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
+66.7% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-25.0% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Decatur)
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
513 Students
81,755 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearDecatur, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025171188179
2024171180172
2023184184174
2022186199185
2021186197180
2020186185171
2019206192175
2018206193172
2017204191180
2016204191178
2015204175167
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% Students of Color
25%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDecatur, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202525%25%34%
202425%25%34%
202321%24%33%
202220%25%33%
202120%25%32%
202020%25%32%
201919%25%31%
201819%24%31%
201715%24%32%
201615%24%32%
201515%24%32%
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0.50
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearDecatur, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20250.500.590.65
20240.500.590.65
20230.470.580.65
20220.350.580.64
20210.350.580.64
20200.350.580.64
20190.360.590.63
20180.360.580.63
20170.390.560.61
20160.390.550.61
20150.390.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDecatur, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20233%2%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%2%4%
20204%2%4%
20196%2%4%
20186%2%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%1%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
66 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDecatur, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202513%3%9%
202413%3%9%
202312%2%9%
202210%2%8%
202110%2%9%
202010%2%9%
20197%2%8%
20187%2%8%
20174%1%8%
20164%1%8%
20154%1%8%
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# Black Students
35 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDecatur, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20257%11%7%
20247%11%7%
20235%11%8%
20224%11%7%
20214%12%7%
20204%12%8%
20193%12%7%
20183%12%7%
20174%11%7%
20164%11%7%
20154%11%8%
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# White Students
354 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
69%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDecatur, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202569%58%52%
202469%58%52%
202371%60%52%
202280%59%54%
202180%59%54%
202080%60%54%
201979%58%56%
201879%58%56%
201777%61%58%
201677%62%58%
201577%61%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
44 Students
22,160 Students
% of Others Students
9%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDecatur, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20259%26%26%
20249%26%26%
20239%25%25%
20222%25%25%
20212%25%25%
20202%24%24%
20195%26%24%
20185%26%23%
201712%25%22%
201612%25%22%
201512%25%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDecatur, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:112:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,450
$11,593

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearDecatur, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025$6,450$11,519$15,012
2024$6,450$8,308$13,254
2023$6,450$8,328$12,626
2022$6,450$7,530$12,187
2021$6,450$7,324$11,800
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Average % on Financial Aid
62%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearDecatur, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202562%31%34%
202462%27%34%
202362%26%34%
202262%27%33%
202162%28%33%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearDecatur, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202598%86%81%
202498%90%85%
202398%90%85%
202298%90%85%
202198%89%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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