Autauga Academy

Autauga Academy is a co-educational, college preparatory school dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life.
As the only fully accredited private school in Autauga County, Autauga Academy maintains the high standards of operation imposed by the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA).
Elementary school students' core curriculum emphasizes "the basics" - reading, writing, math, language arts, social studies, science, and physical education.
They also have weekly classes in special subjects such as computer lab, Spanish, library skills, art and music.
All elementary students also participate in the Accelerated Reader Program.
As a college preparatory school, students in grades seven through twelve pursue an academic program designed to help them meet the challenges of higher education.
The core curriculum includes English, math, history, and science. Supplementing the core curriculum are electives in computer, foreign language, journalism and social sciences.
Fully equipped computer and science labs provide students with the technology they need to prepare for college.
Autauga Academy also offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in English and math for those students who meet or exceed the criteria.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Grey, Gold

Student Body

Total Students
263 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Live for Today, Dream of Tomorrow, Learn from Yesterday.
  • School Mascot: General
  • Autauga Academy is a co-educational, college preparatory school dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. As the only fully accredited private school in Autauga County, Autauga Academy maintains the high standards of operation imposed by the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA). Elementary school students' core curriculum emphasizes "the basics" - reading, writing, math, language arts, social studies, science, and physical education. They also have weekly classes in special subjects such as computer lab, Spanish, library skills, art and music. All elementary students also participate in the Accelerated Reader Program. As a college preparatory school, students in grades seven through twelve pursue an academic program designed to help them meet the challenges of higher education. The core curriculum includes English, math, history, and science. Supplementing the core curriculum are electives in computer, foreign language, journalism and social sciences. Fully equipped computer and science labs provide students with the technology they need to prepare for college. Autauga Academy also offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in English and math for those students who meet or exceed the criteria.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Autauga Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Autauga Academy?
The application deadline for Autauga 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: 263 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,654 for elementary schools and $11,721 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).

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