For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 307 students in Semmes, AL (there are 4 public schools, serving 4,488 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Semmes, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
Private Schools in Semmes, AL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8780 Howells Ferry Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 649-7398
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 649-7398
Gr: K-12 | 83 students
Semmes 1st Baptist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4070 Wulff Road E
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 649-2712
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 649-2712
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Stanford Christian Academy
(Christian)
8780 Moffett Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 645-2070
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 645-2070
Gr: 2-12 | 109 students
Overview
This Town (Semmes)
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
307 Students
81,838 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
88 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
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
2 Students
2,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
39 Students
8,809 Students
% Black Students
12%
11%
# White Students
182 Students
48,221 Students
% White Students
55%
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
107 Students
22,186 Students
% of Others Students
32%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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%).
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