For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 6 students in Leighton, AL (there are , serving 1,029 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Leighton, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Leighton, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
草榴社区 Schools in Leighton, AL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
12260 County Line Rd
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-5206
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-5206
Gr: PK-K | 6 students
Overview
This Town (Leighton)
This State (AL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
6 Students
81,770 Students
% Average Students of Color
50%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
8,808 Students
% Black Students
17%
11%
# White Students
1 Student
48,150 Students
% White Students
16%
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
4 Students
22,175 Students
% of Others Students
67%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Leighton, AL?
1 private schools are located in Leighton, AL.
What percentage of students in Leighton go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Leighton are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Leighton?
100% of private schools in Leighton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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