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Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School

Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–11

Gadsden, AL

156 S 9th St, Gadsden, AL 35901

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 93% of Christian schools in Alabama
  • Serving families in Gadsden since at least 2011

In Gadsden, Alabama, Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School is an Episcopal private school for students from pre-K through 11th grade. About 25 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of Christian schools in Alabama. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–11
Students
25
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 17 boys
Religious affiliation
Episcopal
School day
About 7 hours
School year
173 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 93% of Christian schools in Alabama (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Christian schools in Alabama.
    • Compared with 106 Christian schools in Alabama.

    Students by survey year

    50’11–1210’13–1450’15–1628’17–1834’19–2035’21–2225’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K49
    K8
    12
    21
    31
    42
    52
    63
    72
    81
    91
    101
    111

    Student body

    White72%
    Black20%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Two or more races4%

    Member of

    • National Association of Episcopal Schools

    Help paying tuition in Alabama

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School whether it takes part.

    More about Alabama's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School

    What grades does Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School serve?

    Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School serves grades Pre-K–11.

    How many students attend Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School?

    About 25 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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