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Best Cullman County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 814 students in Cullman County, AL (there are , serving 13,101 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Cullman County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Cullman County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Cullman Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1803 Beech Ave, SE
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-0734
Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
112 2nd Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4563
St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1600 Saint Bernard Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 739-6682
Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
3151 AL Hwy 69N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-2899
Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
510 3rd Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-6580
Vinemont Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
Baptist
21325 Us Highway 31
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-2882
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
814 Students
81,755 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
73 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1281
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,223
$11,593
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,305
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
8,808 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
450 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
56%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
287 Students
22,160 Students
% of Others Students
35%
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 Cullman County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Cullman County, AL include Cullman Christian School, Sacred Heart Elementary School, and St. Bernard Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Cullman County?
6 private schools are located in Cullman County.
How diverse are private schools in Cullman County?
Cullman County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Cullman County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Cullman County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cullman County?
100% of private schools in Cullman County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Cullman County are often viewed compared to one another?

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