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Madison Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 1,591 students in Madison, AL.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private elementary schools in Madison, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Madison Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Madison Academy Photo
Madison Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 866 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
325 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
(2)
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Map of St. John The Baptist Catholic School
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1057 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 722-0772
(1)
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Map of Westminster Christian Academy - Lower School Campus
Westminster Christian Academy - Lower School Campus
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students
Presbyterian
375 Mt Zion Rd
Madison, AL 35757
(256) 705-8300
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Map of Madison Baptist Academy
Madison Baptist Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
Baptist
840 Balch Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 830-6224
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Madison, Alabama Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Three Springs School Of Madison
Three Springs School Of Madison
Gr: PK | 56 students
All-boys
1329 Browns Ferry Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 895-0710
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Madison, AL Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-33.3% (-2 schools) 10-yr
1,591
Students
-13.9% (-256 students) 10-yr
$13,675
Avg. Tuition
+82.3% (+$6,175) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+6.3% (+1 student) 10-yr
24%
Students of Color
+14.3% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-26.7% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
336 Schools
# Students
1,591 Students
69,618 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025397212199
2024390202192
2023403206193
2022394222205
2021414218201
2020414205188
2019379214193
2018379214190
2017361212199
2016361212196
2015308196183
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% Students of Color
24%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202524%24%33%
202424%23%32%
202326%23%32%
202222%24%32%
202112%24%31%
202012%24%31%
201913%24%31%
201813%24%30%
201721%24%31%
201621%23%31%
201521%24%31%
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0.40
0.54

Diversity Score Trends

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20250.400.540.64
20240.380.540.64
20230.410.530.63
20220.330.550.62
20210.380.550.62
20200.380.540.62
20190.360.550.61
20180.360.550.60
20170.420.510.59
20160.420.510.59
20150.440.510.58
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
1,381 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20252%2%5%
20243%2%5%
20233%2%5%
20223%2%5%
20213%2%5%
20203%2%5%
20193%2%4%
20183%3%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
67 Students
1,906 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20254%3%9%
20244%3%9%
20234%3%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20193%2%8%
20183%2%8%
20172%1%8%
20162%1%8%
20152%1%8%
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# Black Students
69 Students
7,879 Students
% Black Students
5%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20254%11%8%
20244%11%8%
20236%12%8%
20226%12%7%
20216%12%8%
20206%12%8%
20196%12%8%
20186%12%8%
20176%11%7%
20166%12%8%
20156%12%8%
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# White Students
1,216 Students
45,621 Students
% White Students
76%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202577%64%55%
202478%65%55%
202375%66%55%
202282%64%57%
202178%64%57%
202078%65%58%
201979%63%59%
201879%63%59%
201775%67%61%
201675%67%61%
201573%67%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
206 Students
14,033 Students
% of Others Students
13%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202513%20%22%
202411%19%22%
202312%17%22%
20227%20%22%
202111%20%20%
202011%19%19%
20199%21%20%
20189%20%20%
201714%19%19%
201614%18%18%
201516%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
146 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202511:111:111:1
202411:111:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202114:111:111:1
202014:111:111:1
201914:112:111:1
201814:112:111:1
201715:111:111:1
201615:112:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202545%56%54%
202445%55%54%
202345%54%53%
202245%54%53%
202140%53%53%
202040%52%53%
201940%49%52%
201840%50%52%
201740%49%51%
201640%48%51%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025161516
2024161515
2023161515
2022151515
2021161515
2020161515
2019161515
2018161515
2017161515
2016161515
2015161515
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20252912
2024171011
20236710
20225710
20216810
20206810
20196710
20186710
20176710
2016669
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Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1288
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2022-2025)

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025252526
2024252526
2023272526
2022252526
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,675
$10,686

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025$13,207$10,629$14,043
2024$13,407$7,860$12,357
2023$12,300$7,834$11,693
2022$9,955$7,492$11,199
2021$8,050$7,289$10,824
2020$8,050$7,359$10,496
2019$8,050$7,276$10,300
2018$8,050$7,280$10,056
2017$8,050$7,233$9,712
2016$8,050$6,473$9,307
2015$7,500$6,847$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
9%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20259%31%34%
20249%28%33%
20239%27%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
$4,883

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2023-2025)

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025$6,000$4,722$6,227
2024$5,937$4,468$6,113
2023$4,843$4,344$5,785
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Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$57.35 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearMadison, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202590%87%81%
202488%90%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Madison, AL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Madison, AL include Westminster Christian Academy - Lower School Campus, Madison Academy, and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Madison?
4 private elementary schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
100% of private elementary schools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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