Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $35,000
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Southern Preparatory Academy
Southern Prep provides the structure your son needs.
Every aspect of life as a cadet at Southern Prep is designed to encourage exceptional academic achievement and personal growth.
Open Enrollment - new students accepted throughout the school year.
We offer the same classes as any other public or private school; the only difference is our class sizes are smaller (8-12 boys per class). Over 125 Years of Excellence.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $35,000
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Southern Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Year Founded
1898
1909
Campus Size
320 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
130 students
300 students
% Students of Color
20%
25%
% International Students
4%
20%
% Students Boarding
98%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition & Financial Aid
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$35,000
(Please add $2,500 for out of state students. Contact our Admissions Team to receive information on our payment plans. )
(Please add $2,500 for out of state students. Contact our Admissions Team to receive information on our payment plans. )
$59,900
Tuition international students
$42,000
$53,975
Admissions
Director of Admissions
Morgan Comolli
Associate Director of Admissions
Mindy Pate
Application URL
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
10
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
AviationBeta Club
Drone Demonstration TeamRanger Team
Robotics TeamScholars' Bowl
SCUBA TrainingSword Drill
School Notes
- Shaping Confident Young Men
- Alabama's Military School for Boys, Grades 6-12
- At Southern Prep, your son will thrive in our unique environment. We blend a college prep program with military traditions to shape confident young men. Whether he is in class, on parade grounds, or participating in one of our many extracurriculars, your son will flourish in an atmosphere that fosters integrity, respect, and self-discipline.
- We understand the frustrations young men face, whether they result from academic hurdles or personal pressures. Our military-inspired model of education not only provides boys with the structure needed for success, but boosts self-esteem and empowers our students to succeed. Join us at Southern Preparatory Academy, where your son's success story begins.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Bucky Heard - The Righteous Brothers
- Jeremy Farber - CEO of Securis Technologies
- Mario Camara - Head of Saxo Bank
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southern Preparatory Academy cost?
Southern Preparatory Academy's tuition is approximately $35,000 for boarding students.
Who are famous alumni from Southern Preparatory Academy?
Southern Preparatory Academy famous alumni include: Bucky Heard, Jeremy Farber and Mario Camara.
Does Southern Preparatory Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Southern Preparatory Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Southern Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Southern Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Least expensive tuition.
When is the application deadline for Southern Preparatory Academy?
The application deadline for Southern Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Alumni Reviews Review School
Review
Description
The curriculum was definitively challenging, and the way courses were set up allowed for more teaching time than a normal school or prep. The class structure was 90 minutes per 4 classes and being all. . .
In my opinion, I believe that our school is different from other schools in that everyone gets along at some point because we live together. We are brothers at Southern Prep Academy.
Another reason we are. . .
One or two aspects that I love personally is the hard work and dedication the teachers and staff of southern prep academy that they will never give up on you no matter what the second. . .
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- Average class size: 10 students
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