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Gadsden Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

6
Private Schools
679
Students
4
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gadsden)
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
679 Students
81,781 Students
% Students of Color
34%
25%
0.67
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
2%
# Black Students
57 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
10%
11%
# White Students
245 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
42%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
221 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
38%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
52 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
4 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses
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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