For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 85 students in Irvington, AL (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,538 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Irvington, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Irvington, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).
Private Schools in Irvington, AL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beacon Of Hope Christian School
(Methodist)
12700 Padgett Switch Rd
Irvington, AL 36544
(352) 306-1016
Irvington, AL 36544
(352) 306-1016
Gr: PK-5 | 85 students
Overview
This Town (Irvington)
This State (AL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
85 Students
81,838 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
2,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
n/a
8,809 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
47 Students
48,221 Students
% White Students
55%
58%
# 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
38 Students
22,186 Students
% of Others Students
45%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Irvington, AL?
1 private schools are located in Irvington, AL.
What percentage of students in Irvington go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Irvington are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Irvington?
100% of private schools in Irvington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).
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