Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Pickens Academy
About the School
- Pickens Academy in Carrollton, AL, serves 299 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1970, this nonsectarian, co鈥揺ducational private school offers a comprehensive PK鈥12 regular elementary and secondary program.
- The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 with 17 full鈥搕ime teachers supporting its enrollment.
- Student diversity includes 0.82% students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of the local area.
- Pickens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for largest student body size.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Pickens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
鈥淢ay the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.鈥
Student Body
Total Students
299 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickens Academy's ranking?
Pickens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Pickens Academy?
The application deadline for Pickens Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Pickens Academy is Columbus Christian Academy (26.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Annunciation Catholic School (24.0 miles away)
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Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
223 N Browder St
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
Distance: 25.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1016 9th Street S
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 328-4646
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2401 7th Street N
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-5600
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Distance: 28.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
2828 Gary Fitts St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-2828
Distance: 29.3 mi
Gr: K-9 | 33 students
Mennonite
211 Kirkland Blvd
Emelle, AL 35459
(205) 455-2643
Distance: 30.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
223 N Browder St
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Distance: 27.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 44 students
Church of God in Christ
5494 Prairie Point Road
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-4506
Distance: 28.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
2828 Gary Fitts St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-2828
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
223 N Browder St
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
Distance: 25.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1016 9th Street S
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 328-4646
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2401 7th Street N
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-5600
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
1425 10th Ave North
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
8571.9 miles
Gr: K-12
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Gandy Tindal Rd, P O Box 39
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-5203
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-5203
8572 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 3rd Avenue N
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150
8572.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2217 7th Street N
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7180
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7180
8572.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Magnet School
5th Ave South And Mscw Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7672
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7672
8572.3 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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