St. Clair County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 863 students in St. Clair County, AL (there are 27 public schools, serving 13,259 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
83% of private schools in St. Clair County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked St. Clair County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of First Baptist Kinder/daycare
Gr: PK-K | 221 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2309 2nd Ave N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3439
Map of Victory Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
154 Victory Dr
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2901
(1)
Map of The Gathering Place Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Methodist
635 Park Ave
Moody, AL 35004
(205) 640-4442
Map of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Child Devel
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
100 Mt Pisgah Drive
Cropwell, AL 35054
(205) 525-4700
Map of Pearl Lake Christian Academy
Gr: 6-11 | 6 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
817 Pearl Lake Road
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-7000
Map of St. Clair County Day Program Inc
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
Alternative School
470 10th St
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-2280
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St. Clair County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bible Methodist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Methodist
1355 Chula Vista Dr
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3012
(2)

Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
863 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
60 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
55 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
444 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
52%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
328 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
38%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Clair County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in St. Clair County, AL include First Baptist Kinder/daycare and Victory Christian School.
How many private schools are located in St. Clair County?
6 private schools are located in St. Clair County.
How diverse are private schools in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in St. Clair County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in St. Clair County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Clair County?
83% of private schools in St. Clair County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
Which private schools in St. Clair County are often viewed compared to one another?

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