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Morgan County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 585 students in Morgan County, AL.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Alabama private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
585 Students
69,629 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
6,365 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
58%
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
$8,710
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,160
$1,202
Average % on Financial Aid
62%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.54
# American Indian Students
0 Students
133 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,381 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
1,906 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
3%
# Black Students
35 Students
7,879 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
368 Students
45,621 Students
% White Students
63%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
62 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
102 Students
14,046 Students
% of Others Students
18%
20%
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 elementary schools in Morgan County, AL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Morgan County, AL include St. Ann Catholic School and Decatur Heritage Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Morgan County?
4 private elementary schools are located in Morgan County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Morgan County?
100% of private elementary schools in Morgan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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