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Semmes Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 307 students in Semmes, AL, 6% of all K-12 students in Semmes, AL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Semmes, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Semmes, AL (2026-27)

Map of Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 83 students
Baptist
8780 Howells Ferry Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 649-7398
(1)
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Map of Semmes 1st Baptist Preschool
Semmes 1st Baptist Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4070 Wulff Road E
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 649-2712
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Map of Stanford Christian Academy
Stanford Christian Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 109 students
Christian
8780 Moffett Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 645-2070
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Semmes, AL Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
307
Students
-3.2% (-10 students) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
-42.4% (-14.0 pp) 10-yr
3:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-81.3% (-13.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Semmes)
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
307 Students
81,770 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSemmes, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
2025102188179
2024102180172
2023102184174
202299199185
202199197180
202099185171
2019115192175
2018111193172
2017111191180
2016111191178
201579175167
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% Students of Color
19%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSemmes, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202519%25%34%
202419%25%34%
202319%24%33%
202212%25%33%
202112%25%32%
202012%25%32%
201827%24%31%
201728%24%32%
201628%24%32%
201533%24%32%
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0.58
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearSemmes, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20250.580.590.65
20240.580.590.65
20230.580.580.65
20220.540.580.64
20210.540.580.64
20200.540.580.64
20190.160.590.63
20180.590.580.63
20170.590.560.61
20160.590.550.61
20150.610.560.61
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# 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
2 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSemmes, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
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# Black Students
39 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
12%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSemmes, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202512%11%7%
202412%11%7%
202312%11%8%
20224%11%7%
20214%12%7%
20204%12%8%
201812%12%7%
201712%11%7%
201612%11%7%
201514%11%8%
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# White Students
182 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
55%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSemmes, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202555%58%52%
202455%58%52%
202355%60%52%
202241%59%54%
202141%59%54%
202041%60%54%
20199%58%56%
201837%58%56%
201737%61%58%
201637%62%58%
201536%61%58%
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# 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
107 Students
22,175 Students
% of Others Students
32%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSemmes, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
202532%26%26%
202432%26%26%
202332%25%25%
202254%25%25%
202154%25%25%
202054%24%24%
201991%26%24%
201851%26%23%
201751%25%22%
201651%25%22%
201550%25%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
88 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSemmes, AL AvgAlabama (AL)National
20253:112:111:1
20243:112:111:1
20233:112:111:1
20222:112:111:1
20212:112:111:1
20202:112:112:1
2019115:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Semmes, AL?
3 private schools are located in Semmes, AL.
What percentage of students in Semmes go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Semmes are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Semmes?
100% of private schools in Semmes are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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