About the School
- Foster Academy in Huntsville, AL, is a co–ed special education school serving grades 7 through 12 in a midsize city setting.
- The school has an enrollment of 10 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by 3 teachers.
- Foster Academy operates with a Baptist orientation and is located within the city limits of Huntsville.
- Tuition data is not specified, and the school is not listed as a member of any association.
- Nearby private schools in Huntsville range widely in size and grade offerings, with Foster Academy distinguished by its small enrollment and specialized focus.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Foster Academy?
The application deadline for Foster Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Foster Academy is Valley Fellowship Christian Academy (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
3616 Holmes Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
University 0f Al Huntsville University Center
Huntsville, AL 35899
(256) 837-9553
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Special Education School
2800 Poplar Avenue, Unit B
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 799-6192
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Islamic
1645 Sparkman Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 722-9838
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2300 Beasley Ave NW
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 539-5221
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
3616 Holmes Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
1330 South Parkway – Suite 113
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 650-6331
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 217 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7000 Adventist Blvd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35896
(256) 801-0534
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Christian
605 Clinton Ave E
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 852-8884
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
654 Discovery Drive NW
Huntsville, AL 35606
(256) 513-8700
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
3616 Holmes Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Special Education School
2800 Poplar Avenue, Unit B
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 799-6192
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Islamic
1645 Sparkman Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 722-9838
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2300 Beasley Ave NW
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 539-5221
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3321 S Memorial Pkwy
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 881-0553
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
3616 Holmes Ave Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
University 0f Al Huntsville University Center
Huntsville, AL 35899
(256) 837-9553
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Islamic
1645 Sparkman Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 722-9838
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2300 Beasley Ave NW
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 539-5221
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5014 Bradford Blvd NW
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 830-0110
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Decatur High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 Somerville Road
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3011
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3011
8723.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 915 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 Wilson St Nw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3056
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3056
8723.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Decatur High Developmental
Special Education School
(Reading: ≥50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 Somerville Road Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
8723.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Long Term Case
Alternative School
406 2nd Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 308-2308
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 308-2308
8723.7 miles
Gr: K-12
Morgan County Learning Center
Alternative School
72 Plainview St
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
8723.7 miles
Gr: 6-12
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