Indian Springs School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 336 students
Yearly Tuition: $31,800
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 24 / Jan. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

Indian Springs School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Indian Springs School
8	34
9	75
10	72
11	83
12	72

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Year Founded

1952

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

336 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

16 students

Average SAT score

1400

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

18 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP Art StudioAP Biology

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP ChineseAP Computer Science A

AP English Language and CompositionAP Environmental Science

AP European HistoryAP French Language & Culture

AP LatinAP Music Theory

AP Physics CAP Physics I

AP Spanish Language & CultureAP Statistics

AP U.S. HistoryAP World History: 1500 to Present

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Alabama Independent School Association (AISA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 24 / Jan. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$31,800

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Tuition Notes

Day students

Summer Program Cost

$7,000

Summer Program Cost Notes

Boarding ESL Camp. This price covers room, board, and three classes per day.

% on Financial Aid

35%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$8,317

Admissions Director

Taylor Docking

Admissions Associate

Catherine Belser

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Colors

Grey, Maroon

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

22 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Bioengineering ClubBlack Student Union

Book ClubChess Club

Film ClubGardening Club

Homelessness Relief ClubHOSA: Future Health Professionals

Latin ClubLego Club

Math ClubMock Trail

Model U.N.NSRI: National Student Researchers Institute

Science OlympiadSocial Justice Club

Speech and DebateStudent Ambassadors

The Woodward Post Newspaper

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Arts and Music Programs:

Chamber ChoirConcert Choir

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School Notes

Guided by our motto, "Learning through Living", Indian Springs School fosters a love of learning and creativity, a sense of integrity and moral courage, and an ethic of participatory citizenship with respect for individuality and independent thought.

100% attend college
Average class size: 16
110-member Choir
10 Varsity sports
Average Faculty tenure: 17 years.
350-acre campus
Fertile Minds organic garden and orchard

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Green - Author of The Fault in our Stars and Looking for Alaska. Made Times' 2014 list of the Most Influential People in the World.
- David Oh - Lead Flight Director for the Mars Curiosity Rover - NASA.
- Elaine Luria - Member of the U.S. Congress representing Virginia.
- Daniel Alarcón - Daniel Alarcón (born March 5, 1977 in Lima, Peru) is a Peruvian-American novelist, journalist and radio producer. He is co-founder, host and executive producer of Radio Ambulante, an award-winning Spanish language podcast distributed by NPR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Indian Springs School cost?

Indian Springs School's tuition is approximately $31,800 for private students and $7,000 for summer students.

Who are famous alumni from Indian Springs School?

Indian Springs School famous alumni include: John Green, David Oh, Elaine Luria and Daniel Alarcón.

Does Indian Springs School offer a summer program?

Yes, Indian Springs School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Indian Springs School offer?

Indian Springs School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Indian Springs School's ranking?

Indian Springs School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Indian Springs School?

The application deadline for Indian Springs School is Jan. 24 / Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 24 / Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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5 3/17/2016

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The average private school tuition in Shelby County, AL is $12,127 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).