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Gadsden Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 679 students in Gadsden, AL, 7% of all K-12 students in Gadsden, AL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
83% of private schools in Gadsden, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Gadsden 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 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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Gadsden, Alabama 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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Gadsden, AL Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+20.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
679
Students
-4.0% (-28 students) 10-yr
4
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
+13.3% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-13.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gadsden)
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
452 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearGadsden, AL Total Schools
20256
20247
20237
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20155
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# Students
679 Students
81,770 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025113188179
2024113180172
2023113184174
2022120199185
2021120197180
2020120185171
2019121192175
2018121193172
2017141191180
2016141191178
2015141175167
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% Students of Color
34%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202534%25%34%
202434%25%34%
202332%24%33%
202231%25%33%
202131%25%32%
202031%25%32%
201934%25%31%
201834%24%31%
201730%24%32%
201630%24%32%
201530%24%32%
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0.67
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20250.670.590.65
20240.670.590.65
20230.670.580.65
20220.670.580.64
20210.670.580.64
20200.670.580.64
20190.680.590.63
20180.680.580.63
20170.650.560.61
20160.650.550.61
20150.650.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20232%2%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%2%4%
20204%2%4%
20194%2%4%
20184%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%1%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
53 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20259%3%9%
20249%3%9%
202310%2%9%
202212%2%8%
202112%2%9%
202012%2%9%
201915%2%8%
201815%2%8%
20176%1%8%
20166%1%8%
20156%1%8%
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# Black Students
57 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
10%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202510%11%7%
202410%11%7%
20238%11%8%
20228%11%7%
20218%12%7%
20208%12%8%
20197%12%7%
20187%12%7%
201713%11%7%
201613%11%7%
201513%11%8%
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# White Students
245 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
42%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202542%58%52%
202442%58%52%
202341%60%52%
202248%59%54%
202148%59%54%
202048%60%54%
201948%58%56%
201848%58%56%
201751%61%58%
201651%62%58%
201551%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
221 Students
22,175 Students
% of Others Students
38%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202538%26%26%
202438%26%26%
202339%25%25%
202228%25%25%
202128%25%25%
202028%24%24%
201926%26%24%
201826%26%23%
201728%25%22%
201628%25%22%
201528%25%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
52 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202216:112:111:1
202116:112:111:1
202016:112:112:1
201916:112:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
4 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202541515
202441515
202341515
202241515
202141515
202041515
201941515
201841515
201741515
201641515
201541515
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202541013
202431012
20233811
20223711
20213811
20203911
20193711
20183711
20173710
20163710
20153710
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gadsden, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Gadsden, AL include St. James Catholic School and Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School.
How many private schools are located in Gadsden?
6 private schools are located in Gadsden.
How diverse are private schools in Gadsden?
Gadsden private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Gadsden go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Gadsden are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gadsden?
83% of private schools in Gadsden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Gadsden are often viewed compared to one another?

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