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Dekalb County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 554 students in Dekalb County, AL (there are 20 public schools, serving 12,254 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Dekalb County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dekalb County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students
Christian
1600 Mccurdy Ave North
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 630-5863
(1)
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Map of Beth Haven Christian Academy
Beth Haven Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1424 County Road 471
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 561-3531
(1)
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Overview

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
8,808 Students
% Black Students
<1%
11%
# White Students
538 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
97%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
8 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
1%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dekalb County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Dekalb County, AL is Cornerstone Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Dekalb County?
2 private schools are located in Dekalb County.
What percentage of students in Dekalb County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dekalb County?
100% of private schools in Dekalb County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?

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