Academic rigor, individual excellence, and personal integrity are what we seek to instill in our young people.
Students will experience a strong curriculum designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful not only in the most challenging of college environments, but also in life.
A variety of extracurricular activities, athletic offerings, and clubs combine to provide opportunities for participation beyond the classroom.
We believe that through personal challenges and experiences, our students will come to realize the benefits of a lifelong love of learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lowndes Academy 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
1966
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
267 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rebels
- Academic rigor, individual excellence, and personal integrity are what we seek to instill in our young people.
- Students will experience a strong curriculum designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful not only in the most challenging of college environments, but also in life.
- A variety of extracurricular activities, athletic offerings, and clubs combine to provide opportunities for participation beyond the classroom.
- We believe that through personal challenges and experiences, our students will come to realize the benefits of a lifelong love of learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lowndes Academy often compared to?
Lowndes Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Hooper Academy, Autauga Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Lowndes Academy's ranking?
Lowndes Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lowndes Academy?
The application deadline for Lowndes Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Lowndes Academy vs. Hooper Academy, Lowndes Academy vs. Autauga Academy
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Lowndes Academy is Autauga Academy (14.1 miles away)
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New Generation Pre-school
Daycare / Preschool
3461 Old Selma Road
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 263-9660
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 263-9660
14.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students Avg. class size: 11 students
380 Fischer Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
14.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
New Hope Academy
Special Education School
301 Water St
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-9505
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-9505
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students
First Presbyterian Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
211 S Chestnut St
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 491-3411
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 491-3411
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
380 Fischer Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
14.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
New Hope Academy
Special Education School
301 Water St
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-9505
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-9505
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students
Fountain City Baptist Home School
(Baptist)
237 S Northington St
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 365-0502
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 365-0502
15.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 67 students
Prattville Christian Academy ![Prattville Christian Academy Photo]( "Prattville Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
322 Old Farm Lane N.
Prattville, AL 36066
(334) 285-0077
Prattville, AL 36066
(334) 285-0077
18.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 704 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
380 Fischer Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
14.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
New Hope Academy
Special Education School
301 Water St
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-9505
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-9505
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students
Fountain City Baptist Home School
(Baptist)
237 S Northington St
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 365-0502
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 365-0502
15.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 67 students
Al Noor Academy - Sharon
(Islamic)
84 - 86 Chase Dr
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-0400
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-0400
16.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Generation Pre-school
Daycare / Preschool
3461 Old Selma Road
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 263-9660
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 263-9660
14.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students Avg. class size: 11 students
380 Fischer Rd
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
Hope Hull, AL 36043
(334) 288-5980
14.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
New Hope Academy
Special Education School
301 Water St
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-9505
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-9505
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students
First Presbyterian Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
211 S Chestnut St
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 491-3411
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 491-3411
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Tuition listed
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Southside High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
8548.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 Freedom Rd
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
8554.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Central Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
8554.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
8554.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Lowndes County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2131
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2131
8554.7 miles
Gr: 9-12
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