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Cullman Christian School Top 10 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (AL)
St. Bernard Preparatory School Top 7 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (AL)

Cullman Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 755 students in Cullman, AL, 9% of all K-12 students in Cullman, AL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Cullman, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Cullman Private Schools (2026-27)

Cullman Christian School Photo
Cullman Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1803 Beech Ave, SE
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-0734
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
112 2nd Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4563
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St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo
St. Bernard Preparatory School
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1600 Saint Bernard Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 739-6682
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Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
3151 AL Hwy 69N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-2899
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Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
510 3rd Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-6580
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Cullman, AL Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
755
Students
+31.8% (+182 students) 10-yr
$7,223
Avg. Tuition
-34.0% (-$3,717) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+23.1% (+3 students) 10-yr
14%
Students of Color
-70.8% (-34.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+22.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cullman)
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
452 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCullman, AL Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
755 Students
81,755 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025120188179
2024120180172
2023116184174
2022124199185
2021127197180
2020127185171
2019141192175
2018141193172
2017131191180
2016131191178
2015115175167
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% Students of Color
14%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202517%25%34%
202417%25%34%
202319%24%33%
202217%25%33%
202117%25%32%
202017%25%32%
201916%25%31%
201816%24%31%
201730%24%32%
201630%24%32%
201548%24%32%
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0.57
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20250.490.590.65
20240.490.590.65
20230.480.580.65
20220.420.580.64
20210.420.580.64
20200.420.580.64
20190.480.590.63
20180.480.580.63
20170.560.560.61
20160.560.550.61
20150.500.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20254%2%5%
20244%2%5%
20234%2%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%2%4%
20204%2%4%
20195%2%4%
20185%2%4%
20176%2%4%
20166%1%4%
20157%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
51 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20258%3%9%
20248%3%9%
202312%2%9%
202212%2%8%
202112%2%9%
202012%2%9%
20197%2%8%
20187%2%8%
20174%1%8%
20164%1%8%
20154%1%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
8,808 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20231%11%8%
20221%11%7%
20211%12%7%
20201%12%8%
20191%12%7%
20181%12%7%
20171%11%7%
20161%11%7%
20151%11%8%
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# White Students
413 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
55%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202568%58%52%
202468%58%52%
202370%60%52%
202275%59%54%
202175%59%54%
202075%60%54%
201970%58%56%
201870%58%56%
201760%61%58%
201660%62%58%
201567%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
270 Students
22,160 Students
% of Others Students
36%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202520%26%26%
202420%26%26%
202313%25%25%
20228%25%25%
20218%25%25%
20208%24%24%
201917%26%24%
201817%26%23%
201729%25%22%
201629%25%22%
201521%25%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
70 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
20238:112:111:1
20228:112:111:1
20218:112:111:1
20208:112:112:1
20199:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
20179:112:112:1
20169:112:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202548%56%55%
202448%55%54%
202348%55%54%
202248%54%54%
202148%53%54%
202048%52%54%
201948%50%53%
201848%50%53%
201748%50%53%
201648%49%52%
201548%50%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025131515
2024131515
2023131515
2022131515
2021131515
2020131515
2019131515
2018131515
2017131515
2016131515
2015131515
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202581013
202481012
20238811
20228711
20218811
20208911
20196711
20186711
20176710
20166710
20153710
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Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1281

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025129012841233
2024129012751230
2023129012711228
2019129012491226
2018129012611226
2017129012621233
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025272526
2024272526
2023272526
2022272526
2021272426
2020272525
2019272425
2018272425
2017272525
2016272525
2015242425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,223
$11,593

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025$7,126$11,519$15,012
2024$7,782$8,308$13,254
2023$9,350$8,328$12,626
2022$9,350$7,530$12,187
2021$9,350$7,324$11,800
2020$9,350$7,396$11,512
2019$9,350$7,311$11,293
2018$9,350$7,315$11,017
2017$9,350$7,245$10,708
2016$6,150$6,500$10,356
2015$10,940$6,867$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
48%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202548%31%34%
202448%27%34%
202348%26%34%
202248%27%33%
202148%28%33%
202048%26%32%
201948%25%31%
201848%23%30%
201748%22%30%
201648%21%29%
201538%20%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,305

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025$3,000$5,133$7,073
2024$3,000$4,468$6,930
2023$3,000$4,344$6,469
2022$3,000$4,034$6,289
2021$3,000$4,231$6,055
2020$3,000$4,231$5,921
2019$3,000$3,933$5,795
2018$3,000$3,636$5,456
2017$3,000$3,050$5,319
2016$3,000$2,660$5,105
2015$3,000$2,883$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCullman, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202599%86%81%
202499%90%85%
202399%90%85%
202299%90%85%
202199%89%85%
202099%90%85%
201999%90%85%
201899%90%85%
201799%90%85%
201699%90%85%
201599%90%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cullman, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Cullman, AL include Sacred Heart Elementary School, Cullman Christian School, and St. Bernard Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Cullman?
5 private schools are located in Cullman.
How diverse are private schools in Cullman?
Cullman private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Cullman go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Cullman are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cullman?
100% of private schools in Cullman are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Cullman are often viewed compared to one another?

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