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Helena Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Helena, AL (2026-27)

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

3
Private Schools
237
Students
25%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Helena)
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
237 Students
81,781 Students
% Students of Color
25%
25%
0.30
0.59
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
36 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
15%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
195 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
83%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
57%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Helena, AL?
3 private schools are located in Helena, AL.
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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