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
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
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
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Sparkman Drive Ne
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2755 Wilson Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7440
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 428-7440
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Bob Wallace Ave Sw
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Morris Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Barney Terrace Nw
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7200
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7200
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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