Mobile Junior Academy in Mobile, AL, serves 32 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1920, the school is one of the oldest private schools in Alabama with a religious affiliation to the Seventh Day Adventist denomination.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 3 teachers for personalized instruction across early childhood and middle school grades.
The student body includes diverse representation with 17 Black (not Hispanic), 8 White (not Hispanic), and 3 Hispanic students.
Mobile Junior Academy follows a casual dress code policy and is located near several other private schools offering K–8 education in Mobile.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mobile Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1920
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
light blue, light yellow or white shirt, navy blue pants, skirt, skort, shorts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Registration = $450 which includes book rentals, computer fee, library fee, art fee, accident insurance
School Notes
- School Motto: Ignite Curiosity, Embrace Nature Experience Education in a Whole New Way
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mobile Junior Academy's ranking?
Mobile Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mobile Junior Academy?
The application deadline for Mobile Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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7150 Hitt Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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(251) 380-7220
Mobile, AL 36612
(251) 380-7220
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(Assembly of God)
1501 Knollwood Dr
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(251) 661-1987
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
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Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
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(251) 660-7444
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5900 Cottage Hill Road
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(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 660-7444
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 660-7444
5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 128 students
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(251) 457-9465
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
9.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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7150 Hitt Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
743 Mt. Sinai Avenue
Mobile, AL 36612
(251) 380-7220
Mobile, AL 36612
(251) 380-7220
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Knollwood Christian Academy ![Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL]( "Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL")
(Assembly of God)
1501 Knollwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 6
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
3401 Government Blvd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 660-7444
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 660-7444
5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 128 students
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Miles
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7150 Hitt Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
743 Mt. Sinai Avenue
Mobile, AL 36612
(251) 380-7220
Mobile, AL 36612
(251) 380-7220
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Knollwood Christian Academy ![Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL]( "Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL")
(Assembly of God)
1501 Knollwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 6
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-5866
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-5866
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(251) 634-2513
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(251) 633-8055
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(251) 639-1311
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1311
1.5 miles
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Montessori World School
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2061 Leroy Stevens Rd
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(251) 634-8211
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-8211
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Gr: PK-K | 28 students Avg. class size: 40 students Tuition listed
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(Assembly of God)
1501 Knollwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 6
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Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
(Baptist)
7355 Creekwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Tuition listed
J B Shelton Academy Inc
Alternative School
1050 Hillcrest Rd Ste B
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1311
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1311
1.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Oak Park Christian School
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Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8045
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8045
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1400 University Blvd
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(251) 666-2991
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
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Location
Miles
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Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
(Baptist)
7355 Creekwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Tuition listed
7150 Hitt Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
J B Shelton Academy Inc
Alternative School
1050 Hillcrest Rd Ste B
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1311
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1311
1.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
Knollwood Christian Academy ![Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL]( "Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL")
(Assembly of God)
1501 Knollwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 6
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
(Baptist)
7355 Creekwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Tuition listed
7150 Hitt Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Montessori World School
Montessori School
2061 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-8211
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-8211
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students Avg. class size: 40 students Tuition listed
Knollwood Christian Academy ![Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL]( "Knollwood Christian Academy Photo - Knollwood Christian Academy | Mobile, AL")
(Assembly of God)
1501 Knollwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1987
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 6
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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