Southern Academy (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Southern Academy is committed to providing the opportunity for students to receive a well-rounded education.

College preparatory and general curriculum courses are offered. The school is accredited by the Alabama Independent School Association; therefore the school meets the standards declared to be necessary for a quality education.

We hope to accomplish our mission through establishing and maintaining a positive environment; offering curriculums that are flexible and will allow students to maximize their potential; providing and educational setting that is safe, clean, secure, attractive and conducive to learning and teaching; reinforcing and recognizing students in a positive way in all areas of school life; and encouraging parental and community involvement.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 315 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Southern Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1905

Student Body

Total Students

315 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Mascot: Eagles

Southern Academy is committed to providing the opportunity for students to receive a well-rounded education. College preparatory and general curriculum courses are offered. The school is accredited by the Alabama Independent School Association; therefore the school meets the standards declared to be necessary for a quality education. We hope to accomplish our mission through establishing and maintaining a positive environment; offering curriculums that are flexible and will allow students to maximize their potential; providing and educational setting that is safe, clean, secure, attractive and conducive to learning and teaching; reinforcing and recognizing students in a positive way in all areas of school life; and encouraging parental and community involvement.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Southern Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Southern Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 315 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,644 for elementary schools and $11,706 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).