Fort Dale Academy recognizes that children come to school with individual interests, abilities, and patterns of growth and development.
Understanding these differences, the mission of Fort Dale Academy is to prepare our students for college and careers in an environment that is academically vigorous, nurturing, safe and is morally, socially, and emotionally supportive.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top-Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Fort Dale Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
489 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Veritas, Honor, Scientia.'
- School Mascot: Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Dale Academy's ranking?
Fort Dale Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Fort Dale Academy?
The application deadline for Fort Dale Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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