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 (2025-26)
- 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
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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.: 13:1
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
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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).
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