The Capitol School
The mission of The Capitol School is to educate responsible citizens of the world. The Capitol School provides programs for children ages 2 1/2 through high school graduation with an Advanced Academic Diploma.
Founded in 1993, The Capitol School is fully accredited by AdvancED (formerly Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or SACS.
Featured in May, 2020 as one of "Top Ten International Schools in U.S." by Knowledge Review international journal.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 233 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
The Capitol School places among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
AP Courses
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
233 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
77 courses
List of Courses Offered
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The nearest high school and elementary school to The Capitol School is Holy Spirit Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is North River Christian Academy (2.5 miles away)
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NS-12
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