Oakwood Adventist Academy serves 217 students in grades Kindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Oakwood Adventist Academy is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Seventh Day Adventist.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Oakwood Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1896
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
217 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$746.88 per month for Grades 9 – 12
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: “Develop, Nurture and Affirm (DNA) students for a lifetime of service to God and humanity.”
- School Mascot: Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakwood Adventist Academy's ranking?
Oakwood Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Oakwood Adventist Academy?
The application deadline for Oakwood Adventist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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