Private schools in Etowah County, AL
5 schools across Gadsden, Rainbow City, Glencoe. About 432 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s CHOOSE Act list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Coosa Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 276 |
| St. James Catholic School ✓ | PreK-8 | 118 |
| Westbrook Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School | PreK-11 | 25 |
| FBC Glencoe Weekday | PreK-5 | 13 |
Etowah County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3; the most in Gadsden (3)
- Among Alabama counties
- 12th most private schools of 55; 1% of the state’s 339
- Typical school
- 118 students (4 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- FBC Glencoe Weekday, 13 students; Coosa Christian School, 276 students
- Students per teacher
- 10.9 typical, 4.2 to 12.8 across 4 schools
- Association members
- 2, most often the National Catholic Educational Association
- State program
- Education savings account, $7,000 per student at a participating school
How CHOOSE Act works
- Catholic1
- Christian, not Catholic3
- Not in federal survey1
- Pre-K (and up)4
- Elementary (K to 5)4
- Middle (6 to 8)3
- High school (9 to 12)2
- K to 12, one school1
- Etowah County60%
- All of Alabama73%
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Alabama CHOOSE Act schools, list dated October 23, 2026, checked October 26, 2026.
- Award and rules: Alabama CHOOSE Act, official page, read October 1, 2026.
Cities in and around Etowah County
Neighboring counties
- Marshall County (2)
- St. Clair County (2)
- Blount County (1)
- Calhoun County (7)
- Dekalb County (2)
- Talladega County (3)
- Cullman County (5)
- Clay County (2)
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