Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Pickens Academy
About the School
- Pickens Academy in Carrollton, AL, serves 299 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1970, this nonsectarian, co–educational private school offers a comprehensive PK–12 regular elementary and secondary program.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 17 full–time teachers supporting its enrollment.
- Student diversity includes 0.82% students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of the local area.
- Pickens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for largest student body size.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Pickens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
Student Body
Total Students
299 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickens Academy's ranking?
Pickens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Pickens Academy?
The application deadline for Pickens Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Pickens Academy is Columbus Christian Academy (26.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Annunciation Catholic School (24.0 miles away)
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Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
223 N Browder St
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
Distance: 25.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1016 9th Street S
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 328-4646
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2401 7th Street N
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-5600
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Distance: 28.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
2828 Gary Fitts St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-2828
Distance: 29.3 mi
Gr: K-9 | 33 students
Mennonite
211 Kirkland Blvd
Emelle, AL 35459
(205) 455-2643
Distance: 30.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
223 N Browder St
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
Distance: 27.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 44 students
Church of God in Christ
5494 Prairie Point Road
Macon, MS 39341
(662) 726-4506
Distance: 28.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
2828 Gary Fitts St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-2828
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
223 N Browder St
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 328-4479
Distance: 25.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1016 9th Street S
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 328-4646
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
6405 Military Rd
Steens, MS 39766
(662) 328-7888
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2401 7th Street N
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-5600
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
625 Magnolia Ln
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 327-5272
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pickens County College And Career Center
Vocational School
377 Ladow Center Cir
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-2080
Carrollton, AL 35447
(205) 367-2080
4.3 miles
Gr: 10-12
Aliceville Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Columbus Rd Nw
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-8722
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-8722
9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Aliceville High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
417 3rd St Se
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6378
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6378
9.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Reform Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 7th Ave Sw
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-6351
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-6351
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Pickens County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 4th Ave Se
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-2344
Reform, AL 35481
(205) 375-2344
9.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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