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Helena Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 237 students in Helena, AL, 5% of all K-12 students in Helena, AL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in Helena, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Helena Private Schools (2026)

Gospel Light Baptist Academy Photo
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 93 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
5781 Roy Dr
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 685-8450
(1)
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Map of The Hillsboro School
The Hillsboro School
Gr: PK-9 | 27 students
Montessori School
73 Elvira Rd
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 864-7330
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Map of Primrose School Of Riverwoods
Primrose School Of Riverwoods
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool
501 Riverwoods Ct
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 685-1905
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Helena, AL Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+200.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
237
Students
+104.3% (+121 students) 10-yr
25%
Students of Color
+400.0% (+20.0 pp) 7-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-91.4% (-106.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Helena)
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
237 Students
81,770 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHelena, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202572188179
202472180172
202369184174
202289199185
202188197180
202085185171
201976192175
201876193172
2017116191180
2016116191178
2015116175167
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% Students of Color
25%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearHelena, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202525%25%34%
202425%25%34%
202312%24%33%
202213%25%33%
202113%25%32%
202011%25%32%
20195%25%31%
20185%24%31%
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0.30
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearHelena, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20250.320.590.65
20240.320.590.65
20230.350.580.65
20220.260.580.64
20210.270.580.64
20200.270.580.64
20190.530.590.63
20180.530.580.63
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# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHelena, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%2%5%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHelena, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20251%11%7%
20241%11%7%
20231%11%8%
20221%11%7%
20211%12%7%
20201%12%8%
20193%12%7%
20183%12%7%
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# White Students
36 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
15%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHelena, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202517%58%52%
202417%58%52%
202319%60%52%
202214%59%54%
202114%59%54%
202015%60%54%
201953%58%56%
201853%58%56%
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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
195 Students
22,175 Students
% of Others Students
83%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHelena, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202581%26%26%
202481%26%26%
202379%25%25%
202285%25%25%
202185%25%25%
202084%24%24%
201944%26%24%
201844%26%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHelena, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:112:1
201938:112:112:1
201838:112:112:1
2017116:112:112:1
2016116:112:112:1
2015116:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearHelena, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202584%56%55%
202484%55%54%
202384%55%54%
202284%54%54%
202180%53%54%
202090%52%54%
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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 Helena, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Helena, AL is Gospel Light Baptist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Helena?
3 private schools are located in Helena.
What percentage of students in Helena go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Helena are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Helena?
33% of private schools in Helena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Helena are often viewed compared to one another?

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