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Best Walker County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 411 students in Walker County, AL (there are 23 public schools, serving 9,662 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Walker County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Walker County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Sumiton Christian School
Sumiton Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Church of God
155 Hosanna Dr
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-6643
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Map of Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
Baptist
1186 Mac Drummond Rd
Jasper, AL 35504
(205) 522-5633
(1)
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Walker County, Alabama

Walker County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Jasper Academy
Jasper Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Christian
507 18th St W
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 530-5590
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Map of Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 32 students
Christian
2200 Gamble Ave
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9270
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWalker County Total Schools
20252
20243
20233
20222
20213
20203
20194
20184
20174
20165
20156
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# Students
411 Students
81,770 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWalker County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025206188179
2024141180172
2023137184174
2022211199185
2021151197180
2020151185171
2019115192175
2018115193172
2017136191180
2016130191178
2015110175167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalker County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20254%25%34%
20244%25%34%
20237%24%33%
20224%25%33%
20214%25%32%
20204%25%32%
20195%25%31%
20185%24%31%
20177%24%32%
20167%24%32%
20157%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalker County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202516:112:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202217:112:111:1
202116:112:111:1
202016:112:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201617:112:112:1
201517:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalker County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202535%56%55%
202435%55%54%
202335%55%54%
202235%54%54%
202135%53%54%
202035%52%54%
201935%50%53%
201835%50%53%
201735%50%53%
201635%49%52%
201535%50%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalker County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025201515
2024201515
2023201515
2022201515
2021201515
2020201515
2019201515
2018201515
2017201515
2016201515
2015201515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$11,593

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalker County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025$3,000$11,519$15,012
2024$3,000$8,308$13,254
2023$3,000$8,328$12,626
2022$3,000$7,530$12,187
2021$3,000$7,324$11,800
2020$3,000$7,396$11,512
2019$3,000$7,311$11,293
2018$3,000$7,315$11,017
2017$3,000$7,245$10,708
2016$3,000$6,500$10,356
2015$3,000$6,867$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearWalker County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20250.310.590.65
20240.310.590.65
20230.370.580.65
20220.220.580.64
20210.270.580.64
20200.270.580.64
20190.280.590.63
20180.280.580.63
20170.300.560.61
20160.430.550.61
20150.440.560.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWalker County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20231%2%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWalker County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
8,808 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWalker County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20232%11%8%
20221%11%7%
20211%12%7%
20201%12%8%
20192%12%7%
20182%12%7%
20174%11%7%
20164%11%7%
20154%11%8%
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# White Students
335 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
82%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWalker County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202582%58%52%
202482%58%52%
202378%60%52%
202288%59%54%
202185%59%54%
202085%60%54%
201984%58%56%
201884%58%56%
201783%61%58%
201672%62%58%
201571%61%58%
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# 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
22,175 Students
% of Others Students
16%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWalker County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202516%26%26%
202415%26%26%
202317%25%25%
20229%25%25%
202112%25%25%
202012%24%24%
201912%26%24%
201812%26%23%
201712%25%22%
201623%25%22%
201524%25%21%
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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 Walker County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Walker County, AL is Sumiton Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Walker County?
2 private schools are located in Walker County.
What percentage of students in Walker County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Walker County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Walker County?
100% of private schools in Walker County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Baptist).
Which private schools in Walker County are often viewed compared to one another?

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