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Gadsden Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 584 students in Gadsden, AL.
80% of private elementary schools in Gadsden, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Gadsden Private Elementary 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 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)

5
Private Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
584
Students
-4.6% (-28 students) 10-yr
4
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
+13.3% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.4% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gadsden)
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
336 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearGadsden, AL Total Schools
20255
20246
20236
20225
20215
20205
20194
20184
20175
20165
20154
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# Students
584 Students
69,603 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025117212199
2024117202192
2023117206193
2022127222205
2021127218201
2020127205188
2019168214193
2018168214190
2017153212199
2016153212196
2015153196183
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% Students of Color
34%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202534%24%33%
202434%23%32%
202332%23%32%
202231%24%32%
202131%24%31%
202031%24%31%
201934%24%31%
201834%24%30%
201730%24%31%
201630%23%31%
201530%24%31%
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0.67
0.54

Diversity Score Trends

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20250.670.540.64
20240.670.540.64
20230.670.530.63
20220.670.550.62
20210.670.550.62
20200.670.540.62
20190.680.550.61
20180.680.550.60
20170.650.510.59
20160.650.510.59
20150.650.510.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,381 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20232%2%5%
20224%2%5%
20214%2%5%
20204%2%5%
20194%2%4%
20184%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
53 Students
1,906 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20259%3%9%
20249%3%9%
202310%3%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
7,879 Students
% Black Students
10%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202510%11%8%
202410%11%8%
20238%12%8%
20228%12%7%
20218%12%8%
20208%12%8%
20197%12%8%
20187%12%8%
201713%11%7%
201613%12%8%
201513%12%8%
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# White Students
245 Students
45,621 Students
% White Students
42%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202542%64%55%
202442%65%55%
202341%66%55%
202248%64%57%
202148%64%57%
202048%65%58%
201949%63%59%
201849%63%59%
201751%67%61%
201651%67%61%
201551%67%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
62 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
14,018 Students
% of Others Students
38%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202538%20%22%
202438%19%22%
202339%17%22%
202228%20%22%
202128%20%20%
202028%19%19%
201925%21%20%
201825%20%20%
201728%19%19%
201628%18%18%
201528%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202511:111:111:1
202411:111:111:1
202314:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202113:111:111:1
202013:111:111:1
201915:112:111:1
201815:112:111:1
201713:111:111:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
4 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202541516
202441515
202341515
202241515
202141515
202041515
201941515
201841515
201741515
201641515
201541515
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGadsden, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20254912
202431011
20233710
20223710
20213810
20203810
20193710
20183710
20173710
2016369
2015379
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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 elementary schools in Gadsden, AL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Gadsden, AL include Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School and St. James Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Gadsden?
5 private elementary schools are located in Gadsden.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Gadsden?
Gadsden private elementary schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gadsden?
80% of private elementary schools in Gadsden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).
Which private elementary schools in Gadsden are often viewed compared to one another?

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