Fort Dale Academy

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 Stats (2025)

  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
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.: 24%
Students by Grade
Fort Dale Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$185 enrollment fee
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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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,617 for elementary schools and $11,704 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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