For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 177 students in Gulf Shores, AL (there are , serving 2,748 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Gulf Shores, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Gulf Shores, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
草榴社区 Schools in Gulf Shores, AL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Baldwin Christian Academy
(Christian)
6900 State Highway 59
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-1230
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-1230
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Gulf Shores)
This State (AL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
177 Students
81,770 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,325
$11,593
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
2%
# Black Students
2 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
137 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
77%
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
28 Students
22,175 Students
% of Others Students
16%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Gulf Shores, AL?
1 private schools are located in Gulf Shores, AL.
What percentage of students in Gulf Shores go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Gulf Shores are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gulf Shores?
100% of private schools in Gulf Shores are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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