Foster Academy in Huntsville, AL, is a co–ed special education school serving grades 7 through 12 in a midsize city setting.
The school has an enrollment of 10 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by 3 teachers.
Foster Academy operates with a Baptist orientation and is located within the city limits of Huntsville.
Tuition data is not specified, and the school is not listed as a member of any association.
Nearby private schools in Huntsville range widely in size and grade offerings, with Foster Academy distinguished by its small enrollment and specialized focus.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Foster Academy?
The application deadline for Foster Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Foster Academy is Valley Fellowship Christian Academy (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3616 Holmes Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
University Preschool Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
University 0f Al Huntsville University Center
Huntsville, AL 35899
(256) 837-9553
Huntsville, AL 35899
(256) 837-9553
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 66 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
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Special Education School
2800 Poplar Avenue, Unit B
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 799-6192
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 799-6192
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition listed
1645 Sparkman Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 722-9838
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 722-9838
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Holy Family Parochial School
(Catholic)
2300 Beasley Ave NW
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 539-5221
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 539-5221
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3616 Holmes Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Huntsville Educational Service
Special Education School
1330 South Parkway – Suite 113
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 650-6331
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 650-6331
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 18 students
Oakwood Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7000 Adventist Blvd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35896
(256) 801-0534
Huntsville, AL 35896
(256) 801-0534
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 217 students Tuition listed
605 Clinton Ave E
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 852-8884
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 852-8884
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Tuition listed
654 Discovery Drive NW
Huntsville, AL 35606
(256) 513-8700
Huntsville, AL 35606
(256) 513-8700
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3616 Holmes Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greengate School ![Greengate School Photo - Greengate School For Dyslexia]( "Greengate School Photo - Greengate School For Dyslexia")
Special Education School
2800 Poplar Avenue, Unit B
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 799-6192
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 799-6192
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition listed
1645 Sparkman Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 722-9838
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 722-9838
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Holy Family Parochial School
(Catholic)
2300 Beasley Ave NW
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 539-5221
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 539-5221
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
3321 S Memorial Pkwy
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 881-0553
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 881-0553
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3616 Holmes Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
University Preschool Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
University 0f Al Huntsville University Center
Huntsville, AL 35899
(256) 837-9553
Huntsville, AL 35899
(256) 837-9553
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 66 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
1645 Sparkman Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 722-9838
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 722-9838
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Holy Family Parochial School
(Catholic)
2300 Beasley Ave NW
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 539-5221
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 539-5221
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Bradford KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
5014 Bradford Blvd NW
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 830-0110
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 830-0110
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 Somerville Road
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3011
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3011
8723.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 915 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 Wilson St Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3056
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3056
8723.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Special Education School
(Reading: ≥50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 Somerville Road Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
8723.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Alternative School
406 2nd Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 308-2308
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 308-2308
8723.7 miles
Gr: K-12
Alternative School
72 Plainview St
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
8723.7 miles
Gr: 6-12
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