Thank you so much for your interest in Glenwood School. Glenwood is a SACS accredited independent school which prides itself as being an institution where family and Christian values are respected. We are proud to be a Christian based, college preparatory school with a rich history of success.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Glenwood School 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
1970
Colors
White, Orange
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
738 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
4H ClubBeta Club
Drama KidsJunior Beta Club
National Honor SocietyNJHS
Robotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
BandThespian Society
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gator
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Glenwood School often compared to?
Glenwood School is often viewed alongside schools like Phenix City Schools by visitors of our site.
What sports does Glenwood School offer?
Glenwood School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Glenwood School's ranking?
Glenwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Glenwood School?
The application deadline for Glenwood School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed Glenwood School also viewed these schools: Phenix City Schools, Girard College, Mother Mary School, Trinity Christian School and Southern Preparatory Academy.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Glenwood School is New Testament Baptist School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Phenix City Schools (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1212 9th Avenue, Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
753.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 319 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mother Mary School
(Catholic)
318 Seale Rd Ste A
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Trinity Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1010 India Rd
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
25.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 246 students
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
44.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
753.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 319 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1010 India Rd
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
25.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 246 students
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
44.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1820 Prier Dr
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-8204
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-8204
136.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sumiton Christian School
(Church of God)
155 Hosanna Dr
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-6643
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-6643
148.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1212 9th Avenue, Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
753.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 319 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mother Mary School
(Catholic)
318 Seale Rd Ste A
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Trinity Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1010 India Rd
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-2464
25.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 246 students
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
44.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1212 9th Avenue, Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mother Mary School
(Catholic)
318 Seale Rd Ste A
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
1820 Prier Dr
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-8204
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-8204
136.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sumiton Christian School
(Church of God)
155 Hosanna Dr
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-6643
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-6643
148.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
1201 Homestead Ln
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
711 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Testament Baptist School
(Baptist)
9650 Lee Rd 240
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 297-0297
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 297-0297
- miles
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
Teen University
All-boys (Baptist)
707 Dillingham St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(706) 901-1511
Phenix City, AL 36867
(706) 901-1511
- miles
Gr: 8-11 | 8 students
1212 9th Avenue, Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Luke School ![St. Luke School Photo]( "St. Luke School Photo")
(Methodist)
318 11th St
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 256-1301
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 256-1301
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21
Mother Mary School
(Catholic)
318 Seale Rd Ste A
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Testament Baptist School
(Baptist)
9650 Lee Rd 240
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 297-0297
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 297-0297
- miles
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
Teen University
All-boys (Baptist)
707 Dillingham St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(706) 901-1511
Phenix City, AL 36867
(706) 901-1511
- miles
Gr: 8-11 | 8 students
Grace Christian School ![Grace Christian School Photo]( "Grace Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
2915 14th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 323-9161
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 323-9161
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School ![St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School Photo]( "St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2020 Kay Cir
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 561-8232
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 561-8232
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 903 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
440 Bradley Park Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 234-1392
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 234-1392
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 766 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Testament Baptist School
(Baptist)
9650 Lee Rd 240
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 297-0297
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 297-0297
- miles
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
Teen University
All-boys (Baptist)
707 Dillingham St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(706) 901-1511
Phenix City, AL 36867
(706) 901-1511
- miles
Gr: 8-11 | 8 students
1212 9th Avenue, Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Luke School ![St. Luke School Photo]( "St. Luke School Photo")
(Methodist)
318 11th St
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 256-1301
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 256-1301
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21
Mother Mary School
(Catholic)
318 Seale Rd Ste A
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1212 9th Avenue, Phenix City, Alabama, United States
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-0534
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Luke School ![St. Luke School Photo]( "St. Luke School Photo")
(Methodist)
318 11th St
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 256-1301
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 256-1301
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21
Mother Mary School
(Catholic)
318 Seale Rd Ste A
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-6371
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Grace Christian School ![Grace Christian School Photo]( "Grace Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
2915 14th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 323-9161
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 323-9161
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4700 Armour Road
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 322-5026
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 322-5026
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 66 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4914 Us Highway 80 W
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 468-5323
8606.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Wacoochee Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Lee Road 254
Salem, AL 36874
(334) 664-4072
Salem, AL 36874
(334) 664-4072
8607.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
77 Longview Street
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5400
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5400
8607.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Smiths Station Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Mullin Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4070
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4070
8607.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 910 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Russell County High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57 Warrior Way
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
8608.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,078 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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