For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 371 students in Sumiton, AL (there are 2 public schools, serving 1,196 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Sumiton, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Sumiton, AL is Sumiton Christian School.
100% of private schools in Sumiton, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God).
Top-Ranked Sumiton Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sumiton Christian School
(Church of God)
155 Hosanna Dr
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-6643
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-6643
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Sumiton)
This State (AL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
371 Students
81,838 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
24 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
56%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$11,553
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
8,809 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
295 Students
48,221 Students
% White Students
79%
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
65 Students
22,186 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Sumiton, AL?
The top-ranked private schools in Sumiton, AL is Sumiton Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Sumiton?
1 private schools are located in Sumiton.
What percentage of students in Sumiton go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Sumiton are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sumiton?
100% of private schools in Sumiton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God).
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