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Sumter County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 33 students in Sumter County, AL (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,610 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Sumter County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Sumter County (2026-27)

Map of Southern Star Mennonite School
Southern Star Mennonite School
Gr: K-9 | 33 students
Mennonite
211 Kirkland Blvd
Emelle, AL 35459
(205) 455-2643
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Sumter County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Let Thy Kingdom Come Outreach Ministry
Let Thy Kingdom Come Outreach Ministry
Gr: PK-7 | 119 students
Christian
7630 Alabama Highway 39
Gainesville, AL 35464
(205) 239-1342
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
33 Students
81,781 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
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
0 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
2%
# Black Students
0 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
0%
11%
# White Students
32 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
97%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1 Student
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
3%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Sumter County, AL?
1 private schools are located in Sumter County, AL.
What percentage of students in Sumter County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Sumter County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sumter County?
100% of private schools in Sumter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

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