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Best Etowah County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 86%.
88% of private schools in Etowah County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Etowah County, Alabama

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearEtowah County Total Schools
20258
20249
20239
20228
20218
20208
20198
20188
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
1,395 Students
81,770 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEtowah County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025174188179
2024166180172
2023165184174
2022179199185
2021179197180
2020179185171
2019185192175
2018185193172
2017190191180
2016190191178
2015169175167
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% Average Students of Color
23%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEtowah County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202523%25%34%
202418%25%34%
202317%24%33%
202219%25%33%
202119%25%32%
202019%25%32%
201919%25%31%
201819%24%31%
201719%24%32%
201619%24%32%
201519%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
106 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEtowah County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202513:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201915:112:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
56%

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

YearEtowah County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202547%56%55%
202447%55%54%
202347%55%54%
202247%54%54%
202147%53%54%
202047%52%54%
201947%50%53%
201847%50%53%
201747%50%53%
201647%49%52%
201547%50%52%
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Average Class Size
23 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearEtowah County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025231515
202441515
202341515
202241515
202141515
202041515
201941515
201841515
201741515
201641515
201541515
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearEtowah County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202531013
202431012
20233811
20223711
20213811
20203911
20193711
20183711
20173710
20163710
20153710
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,944
$11,593
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearEtowah County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20250.550.590.65
20240.530.590.65
20230.530.580.65
20220.530.580.64
20210.530.580.64
20200.530.580.64
20190.490.590.63
20180.490.580.63
20170.510.560.61
20160.510.550.61
20150.520.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEtowah County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%2%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%1%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
60 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEtowah County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20255%3%9%
20245%3%9%
20235%2%9%
20226%2%8%
20216%2%9%
20206%2%9%
20197%2%8%
20187%2%8%
20174%1%8%
20164%1%8%
20154%1%8%
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# Black Students
77 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEtowah County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20256%11%7%
20246%11%7%
20235%11%8%
20227%11%7%
20217%12%7%
20207%12%8%
20195%12%7%
20185%12%7%
20179%11%7%
20169%11%7%
20158%11%8%
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# White Students
788 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
60%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEtowah County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202560%58%52%
202464%58%52%
202364%60%52%
202266%59%54%
202166%59%54%
202066%60%54%
201969%58%56%
201869%58%56%
201767%61%58%
201667%62%58%
201566%61%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
368 Students
22,175 Students
% of Others Students
28%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEtowah County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202528%26%26%
202424%26%26%
202325%25%25%
202219%25%25%
202119%25%25%
202019%24%24%
201917%26%24%
201817%26%23%
201719%25%22%
201619%25%22%
201520%25%21%
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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 Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School, Westbrook Christian 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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