Advancing the two greatest commandments in the life of each student.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Restoration Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
405 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
All students qualify for scholarships. Tuition is calculated on a rolling scale based on income
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Restoration Academy began in 1988 by Dr. Anthony Gordon. He followed God's calling to provide a quality, private education to predominantly lower-income families. He believed that such an education should be available to more than affluent families. Restoration Academy exists as a compilation of families, faculty, communities, and churches. At the core of our school is the Restoration Academy student. The goal of the school is to meet the academic, spiritual, and social needs of each student at in our school in a Christ-centered environment. We believe that the school has been called to a unique educational mission to meet the needs of a predominantly urban and at-risk* student body. We are also called to minister and meet the unique aspects of the Restoration Academy learner.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Restoration Academy offer?
Restoration Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Restoration Academy's ranking?
Restoration Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Restoration Academy?
The application deadline for Restoration Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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