For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 33 students in Sumter County, AL (there are , serving 1,610 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Sumter County, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Sumter County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Sumter County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southern Star Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
211 Kirkland Blvd
Emelle, AL 35459
(205) 455-2643
Emelle, AL 35459
(205) 455-2643
Gr: K-9 | 33 students
Sumter County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7630 Alabama Highway 39
Gainesville, AL 35464
(205) 239-1342
Gainesville, AL 35464
(205) 239-1342
Gr: PK-7 | 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sumter County, AL?
1 private schools are located in Sumter County, AL.
What percentage of students in Sumter County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Sumter County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sumter County?
100% of private schools in Sumter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
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