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Pickens County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 299 students in Pickens County, AL (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,249 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pickens County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Pickens Academy
Pickens Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 299 students
225 Ray Bass Rd
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-8144
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
299 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
8,808 Students
% Black Students
<1%
11%
# White Students
241 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
81%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
56 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
19%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pickens County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Pickens County, AL is Pickens Academy.
How many private schools are located in Pickens County?
1 private schools are located in Pickens County.
What percentage of students in Pickens County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Pickens County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).

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