J B Shelton Academy Inc in Mobile, AL serves 22 students in grades 4 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 2 teachers supporting its enrollment.
The student body includes 4.55% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small school population.
Located in a midsize city community, J B Shelton Academy offers co–educational programming for middle and high school levels.
Families seeking an alternative private school option in Mobile will find J B Shelton Academy serves a small enrollment in upper elementary through secondary grades.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for J B Shelton Academy Inc?
The application deadline for J B Shelton Academy Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to J B Shelton Academy Inc is St. Luke's Episcopal School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Knollwood Christian Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Knollwood Christian Academy ![Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL]( "Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL")
(Assembly of God)
1501 Knollwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 6
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
6300 Mckenna Dr
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5474
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5474
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
227 Hillcrest Road
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 344-8755
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 344-8755
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 88 students
Mobile Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1900 Cody Rd S
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Tuition listed
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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