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Gardendale Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 810 students in Gardendale, AL, 22% of all K-12 students in Gardendale, AL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Gardendale, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of the Nazarene).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Gardendale Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Gfbc Education Programs/day School
Gfbc Education Programs/day School
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
940 Main St
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 222-2038
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Tabernacle Christian School Photo
Tabernacle Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
2649 Decatur Hwy
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-9318
(1)
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Map of Child Enrichment Center
Child Enrichment Center
Gr: PK-K | 234 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
805 Crest Dr
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-0433
(1)
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Map of Gardendale Christian Academy
Gardendale Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Church of the Nazarene
1800 Decatur Highway
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-9465
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Map of New Day Church Of Faith Ministries
New Day Church Of Faith Ministries
Gr: K-5 | 6 students
Christian
Po Box 834
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 847-7158
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Gardendale, AL Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
810
Students
$3,200
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
23:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gardendale)
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
810 Students
81,781 Students
% Students of Color
10%
25%
0.55
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
29 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
356 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
44%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
412 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
51%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,200
$8,989
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gardendale, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Gardendale, AL include Tabernacle Christian School and Gfbc Education Programs/day School.
How many private schools are located in Gardendale?
5 private schools are located in Gardendale.
How diverse are private schools in Gardendale?
Gardendale private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Gardendale go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Gardendale are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gardendale?
100% of private schools in Gardendale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of the Nazarene).
Which private schools in Gardendale are often viewed compared to one another?

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