Best Sylacauga Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 168 students in Sylacauga, AL (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,541 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Sylacauga, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Sylacauga, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Christian).

Private Schools in Sylacauga, AL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First United Methodist Kindergarten & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
105 E Spring St
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-2300
Gr: PK-K | 129 students
Knollwood Christian School
(Christian)
Po Box 340
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-4750
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students

Overview

This Town (Sylacauga)
This State (AL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
168 Students
81,838 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
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
1 Student
2,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
2 Students
8,809 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
35 Students
48,221 Students
% White Students
21%
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
130 Students
22,186 Students
% of Others Students
77%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Sylacauga, AL?
2 private schools are located in Sylacauga, AL.
What percentage of students in Sylacauga go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Sylacauga are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sylacauga?
100% of private schools in Sylacauga are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Christian).

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