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Madison Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 1,594 students in Madison, AL.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Alabama private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private elementary schools in Madison, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Madison Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Madison Academy Photo
Madison Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 884 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
Avg. class size: 20 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

4
Private Schools
1,594
Students
$13,675
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
336 Schools
# Students
1,594 Students
69,629 Students
% Students of Color
24%
24%
0.40
0.54
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
133 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
1,381 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
1,906 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
69 Students
7,879 Students
% Black Students
5%
11%
# White Students
1,216 Students
45,621 Students
% White Students
76%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
62 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
209 Students
14,046 Students
% of Others Students
13%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
146 Teachers
6,365 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
58%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1288
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,675
$8,710
Average % on Financial Aid
9%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
$4,927
Average Endowment Size
$1.6 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
89%
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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