Marion Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 53 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,988
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 7 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Marion Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Marion Academy
Nursery	6
Pre-K	12
Kind	5
1	2
2	3
3	2
4	1
5	8
8	8
9	2
11	2
12	2

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1988

Student Body

Total Students

53 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

7 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,988

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Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Margaret Hallmon

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Beta ClubPanther Athletic Club

Parent Teacher OrganizationScience Olympiad

Student Government Association

School Notes

Marion Academy believes that all students can learn, Allstudentsshould have a safe, disciplined school that places emphasisonChristian morals and beliefs, All students should beaccountablefor their educational goals, success, and behavior,Education is ashared responsibility between church, home, school,and communityas a whole, Educated citizens are vital to society,Progress ineducation, the community, and individuals requires awillingness tochange.
The mission of Marion Academy is to equip students withaquality education in a safe, Christian environment thatpreparesthem to excel in higher education, the work force, andlife.
MarionAcademy will be a high quality academic school with atleast 135students, with talented and dedicated teachers, withpersonalattention for all students, and with a substantial businessplan.

School Motto: Preparing Perry County students for success as citizens and leaders.

Marion Academy believes that all students can learn, Allstudentsshould have a safe, disciplined school that places emphasisonChristian morals and beliefs, All students should beaccountablefor their educational goals, success, and behavior,Education is ashared responsibility between church, home, school,and communityas a whole, Educated citizens are vital to society,Progress ineducation, the community, and individuals requires awillingness tochange. The mission of Marion Academy is to equipstudents with aquality education in a safe, Christian environmentthat preparesthem to excel in higher education, the work force, andlife. MarionAcademy will be a high quality academic school with atleast 135students, with talented and dedicated teachers, withpersonalattention for all students, and with a substantial businessplan.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Marion Academy cost?

Marion Academy's tuition is approximately $3,988 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Marion Academy?

The acceptance rate of Marion Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. Marion Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Alabama with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Marion Academy offer?

Marion Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Marion Academy's ranking?

Marion Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Least expensive tuition and Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Marion Academy?

The application deadline for Marion Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 7/24/2015

I love the family atmosphere of this school. The emphasis on education with a well balanced extra-curricular life is exactly what I want my child to learn. 100% of the students who attend are involved in sports of some type. I would not want to have my child in any other school in the area!

- Posted by Parent - tambr

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,686 for elementary schools and $11,698 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).