Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Cathedral Academy
About the School
- Cathedral Academy in Selma, AL offers co–ed education for grades PK through 11 in a town–based setting with a student enrollment of 76.
- Founded in 1905, the school has an Episcopal religious affiliation and provides 15 AP courses, placing it among the top 20% in Alabama for AP offerings.
- The student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with a total of 7 teachers, supporting small class sizes across its programs.
- Tuition at Cathedral Academy is $25,000 per year, reflecting its position within the private school market in Selma.
- Approximately 48% of the student body represents students of color, contributing to the diversity of this town–based Alabama private school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Cathedral Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
AP Courses
School History
School Resources
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cathedral Academy often compared to?
Cathedral Academy is often viewed alongside schools like John T Morgan Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Cathedral Academy's ranking?
Cathedral Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Most AP courses offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Cathedral Academy?
The application deadline for Cathedral Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Cathedral Academy vs. John T Morgan Academy
The nearest high school to Cathedral Academy is Ellwood Christian Academy (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mcrae Learning Center (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: PK-2 | 82 students
Alternative School
2601 Marie Foster St
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 872-8078
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Christian
850 Woodrow Avenue
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-6359
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
214 Church St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 876-9077
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 115 students
Christian
1 Bell Road
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 877-1581
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1512 Old Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8448
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 115 students
Christian
1 Bell Road
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 877-1581
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1512 Old Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8448
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10
2901 West Dallas Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-4464
Distance: 23.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1820 Prier Dr
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-8204
Distance: 25.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
215 S Broad St
Lowndesboro, AL 36752
(334) 278-3366
Gr: PK-2 | 82 students
Alternative School
2601 Marie Foster St
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 872-8078
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Christian
850 Woodrow Avenue
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-6359
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 115 students
Christian
1 Bell Road
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 877-1581
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1512 Old Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8448
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10
2901 West Dallas Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-4464
Gr: PK-2 | 82 students
Alternative School
2601 Marie Foster St
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 872-8078
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Christian
850 Woodrow Avenue
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-6359
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
214 Church St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 876-9077
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1512 Old Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8448
Distance: 23.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1820 Prier Dr
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-8204
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hubbard Drive
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
8546.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
8547 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3486 Dallas Road 3
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
8548.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1166 Dallas Road 115
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
8548.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1816 Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
8554.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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