For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 171 students in Moody, AL (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,493 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Moody, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Moody, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).
Private Schools in Moody, AL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Gathering Place Christian Academy
(Methodist)
635 Park Ave
Moody, AL 35004
(205) 640-4442
Moody, AL 35004
(205) 640-4442
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Overview
This Town (Moody)
This State (AL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
171 Students
81,738 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
29 Teachers
6,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
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
4 Students
2,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
99 Students
48,156 Students
% White Students
58%
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
65 Students
22,152 Students
% of Others Students
38%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Moody, AL?
1 private schools are located in Moody, AL.
What percentage of students in Moody go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Moody are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Moody?
100% of private schools in Moody are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).
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