Pickens Academy

Pickens Academy serves 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of Pickens Academy is 18:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
299 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Pickens Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • 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.”
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,617 for elementary schools and $11,704 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).

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