Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 1,053
- % Students of Color: 16%
- View Etowah County, AL School Trends
Etowah County Private High Schools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 1,053
- % Students of Color: 16%
- View Etowah County, AL School Trends
Top Ranked Etowah County Private High Schools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
156 S 9th Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-9071
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
Gr: K-9 | 37 students
8224 County Highway 36
Altoona, AL 35952
(205) 466-5604
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students
Baptist
2736 Wills Creek Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 547-1841
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students
Special Education School
1147 Walnut Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-9176
Etowah County Private High Schools (Closed)
Gr: 5
Special Education School
3001 Scenic Highway
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
Overview
Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
1,053 Students
56,804 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
90 Teachers
5,254 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
59%
Average Class Size
23 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
10 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,944
$8,500
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.49
# American Indian Students
0 Students
135 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
986 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
1,235 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
52 Students
6,270 Students
% Black Students
5%
11%
# White Students
752 Students
40,378 Students
% White Students
71%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
49 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
235 Students
9,147 Students
% of Others Students
22%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Etowah County, AL?
The top ranked private high schools in Etowah County, AL include Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School and Westbrook Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Etowah County?
5 private high schools are located in Etowah County.
How diverse are private high schools in Etowah County?
Etowah County private high schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Etowah County?
Which private high schools in Etowah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Etowah County include: Westbrook Christian School vs. Coosa Christian School, Coosa Christian School vs. Westbrook Christian School, Bible Way Christian Academy vs. Coosa Christian School
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