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Morgan County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 676 students in Morgan County, AL (there are 49 public schools, serving 21,582 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Morgan County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Morgan County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 342 students
Christian
3802 Spring Avenue Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 351-4275
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Map of St. Ann Catholic School
St. Ann Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
3910a Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(125) 635-3654
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Bethel Baptist School Photo
Bethel Baptist School
Gr: PK-9 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
1301 Bethel Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2154
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Map of Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
3211 Spring Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 340-9516
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Map of Somerville Baptist Learning Center
Somerville Baptist Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
P. O. Box 162
Somerville, AL 35670
(256) 778-8844
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
676 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
66 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
57%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,275
$8,989
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,160
$1,202
Average % on Financial Aid
62%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
2%
# Black Students
35 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
5%
11%
# White Students
372 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
55%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
189 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
28%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Morgan County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Morgan County, AL include Decatur Heritage Christian Academy and St. Ann Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Morgan County?
5 private schools are located in Morgan County.
How diverse are private schools in Morgan County?
Morgan County private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is same as the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Morgan County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Morgan County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Morgan County?
100% of private schools in Morgan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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