Calhoun County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,372 students in Calhoun County, AL (there are 39 public schools, serving 16,824 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
64% of private schools in Calhoun County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Calhoun County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Childrens Place
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1400 Noble St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 236-6633
The Donoho School Photo
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
2501 Henry Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
Faith Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Presbyterian
4100 Ronnaki Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 236-4499
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Map of Trinity Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students
Baptist
1500 Airport Rd
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 831-3333
Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Church of God
2885 Choccolocco Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 236-1861
Map of First Baptist Of Saks Child Dc
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4723 Saks Road
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 237-3468
Map of Iqra Math And Science Academy
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Islamic
1821 Mccall Dr
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 283-0568
Map of Jacksonville Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Christian
831 Alexandria Rd Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 435-3333
Map of The Learning Tree
Gr: K-2 | 35 students
Special Education School
6344 Roy Webb Rd
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-9349
Map of Sharp Dean School Of Continuing Studies Inc
Gr: K-12 | 98 students
1910 Noble St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 238-0451
Map of South Baldwin Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
Christian
6900 State Highway 59
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-1230
Map of Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-4 | 38 students
Baptist
542 Vigo Road
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-9469
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Calhoun County, Alabama

Calhoun County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Catholic
16 Morton Rd
Anniston, AL 36205
(256) 237-4231

Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 4 in Calhoun County, rising from 10 in 2016 to 14 in 2025.
# Students
1,372 Students
81,781 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average students down 43 in Calhoun County private schools, from 149 in 2016 to 106 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
33%
25%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color down 4 points in Calhoun County private schools, from 37% in 2024 to 33% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
151 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
87%
57%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
1281
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,218
$8,989
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$5,347
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.59

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
13 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
49 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic share steady at 3% in Calhoun County private schools, matching Alabama in 2024-25 but far below the U.S. at 9%.
# Black Students
255 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
14%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black students down 2 points in Calhoun County private schools, from 16% in 2024 to 14% in 2025.
# White Students
1,019 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
57%
58%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
387 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
21%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Calhoun County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Calhoun County, AL include Trinity Christian Academy, The Childrens Place, and Faith Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Calhoun County?
12 private schools are located in Calhoun County.
How diverse are private schools in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Calhoun County?
64% of private schools in Calhoun County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?

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