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Colbert County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 253 students in Colbert County, AL (there are 25 public schools, serving 8,175 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Colbert County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Colbert County (2026-27)

Map of Covenant Christian School
Covenant Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Sports: 8
Christian
1900 Covenant Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-4436
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Map of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
Gr: PK-K | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
12260 County Line Rd
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-5206
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
253 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
15 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
188 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
74%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
45 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Colbert County, AL?
2 private schools are located in Colbert County, AL.
What percentage of students in Colbert County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Colbert County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Colbert County?
100% of private schools in Colbert County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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