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Talladega County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 200 students in Talladega County, AL (there are 34 public schools, serving 10,968 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Talladega County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Talladega County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home
Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home
Gr: 2-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Presbyterian
905 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 362-4314
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Map of First United Methodist Kindergarten & Daycare
First United Methodist Kindergarten & Daycare
Gr: PK-K | 129 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
105 E Spring St
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-2300
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
200 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
57%
Average Class Size
6 students
16 students
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$8,989
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
13 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
53 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
26%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
132 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
66%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Talladega County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Talladega County, AL is Ascension Leadership Academy Presbyterian Home.
How many private schools are located in Talladega County?
2 private schools are located in Talladega County.
What percentage of students in Talladega County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Talladega County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Talladega County?
100% of private schools in Talladega County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Methodist).

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