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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

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 89%.
100% of private schools in Cullman, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

5
Private Schools
755
Students
$7,223
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cullman)
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
755 Students
81,781 Students
% Students of Color
14%
25%
0.57
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
8,808 Students
% Black Students
<1%
11%
# White Students
413 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
55%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
270 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
36%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
70 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
57%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1281
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,223
$8,989
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,347
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
89%
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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