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Etowah County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,395 students in Etowah County, AL (there are 42 public schools, serving 15,124 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
88% of private schools in Etowah County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Etowah County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School
Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
156 S 9th Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-9071
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Map of St. James Catholic School
St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
700 Albert Rains Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0132
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Map of Westbrook Christian School
Westbrook Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 679 students
Avg. class size: 42 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
100 Westminster Dr
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-7457
(1)
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Map of Bible Way Christian Academy
Bible Way Christian Academy
Gr: K-9 | 37 students
8224 County Highway 36
Altoona, AL 35952
(205) 466-5604
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Map of Coosa Christian School
Coosa Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students
Baptist
2736 Wills Creek Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 547-1841
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Map of East Gadsden Baptist Church Kindergarten
East Gadsden Baptist Church Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
211 N 6th St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-7393
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Map of Excel Institute
Excel Institute
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students
Special Education School
1147 Walnut Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-9176
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Map of Fbc Glencoe Weekday
Fbc Glencoe Weekday
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students
Baptist
103 N College St
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2460
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Etowah County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Summit Academy
Summit Academy
Gr: 5
Special Education School
3001 Scenic Highway
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,395 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
106 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
57%
Average Class Size
23 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,944
$8,989
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
2%
# Black Students
77 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
788 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
60%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
368 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
28%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Etowah County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Etowah County, AL include Westbrook Christian School, Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School, and St. James Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Etowah County?
8 private schools are located in Etowah County.
How diverse are private schools in Etowah County?
Etowah County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Etowah County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Etowah County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Etowah County?
88% of private schools in Etowah County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Etowah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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