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Clay County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 395 students in Clay County, AL (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,776 public students). 18% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Clay County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Clay County (2026-27)

Map of Clay County Christian Academy
Clay County Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students
Baptist
1085 School Road
Cragford, AL 36255
(256) 354-7778
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Map of First Assembly Christian School
First Assembly Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Assembly of God
85621 Hwy. 9
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 276-7059
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
395 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
6 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
287 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
73%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
97 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
25%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Clay County, AL?
2 private schools are located in Clay County, AL.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
100% of private schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Baptist).
Which private schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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