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Escambia Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Atmore, AL

268 Cowpen Creek Rd, Atmore, AL 36502

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Atmore
  • Serving families in Atmore since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Atmore, Alabama, Escambia Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 165 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
165
Teachers
15.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 67 girls, 98 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 25% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of independent schools in Alabama.
    • Compared with 28 independent schools in Alabama.

    Students by survey year

    296’11–12274’13–14203’15–16189’17–18215’19–20165’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded1
    Pre-K5
    K2
    112
    24
    310
    49
    54
    612
    718
    822
    924
    109
    1120
    1218

    Student body

    White55%
    Black25%
    American Indian or Alaska Native19%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Alabama

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Escambia Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Alabama's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Escambia Academy

    What grades does Escambia Academy serve?

    Escambia Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Escambia Academy?

    About 165 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Escambia Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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