"Unlimited potential. Fearless preparation. Epic possibilities."
A K- 12th-grade co-education at Huntsville's Randolph College Preparatory School has a lot to offer students.
Randolph History
Accredited by the National Southern and Alabama Associations of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of College Admission Counseling, Randolph School began in 1959.
Keen to capture the academic potential of bright, hardworking students, classes forged a humble beginning at an old house on Randolph Avenue. Spearheaded by a group of twenty local Huntsville citizens, three elementary school classes soon expanded to a sixteen-acre campus.
The Randolph Experience
With a 9: 1 teacher-to-student ratio, honor and integrity underpin this school's inclusive, safe environment and character-building mission. Here, tomorrow's thinkers are taught how to think, not what to think.
Nestled amongst the rolling hills of Huntsville's spectacular Jones Valley in Southeast Huntsville, the Randolph School serves the student body between two campuses linked close to each other.
Collaborative learning spaces, a performing arts center, three large libraries, a fitness facility, and six tennis courts nurture the abilities of every fee-paying student accepted into Randolph.
Sporting Chances
Academic abilities and a readiness to become a successful student are integral to
the Randolph Raiders' girls and boys varsity athletic teams. The selective process ensures competitive success for students demonstrating the right skills and commitment to their sport.
With over 50 AHSAA state championships won, Randolph Raiders play to win!
Learning Differences
Fitting snuggly into the academic programs of the lower, middle, and upper schools sits the Orton Gillingham Accredited Greengate School at Randolph.
Serving students in grades 1-8, this specialized program provides students with dyslexia and other language learning differences with a full schedule of instruction and co-curricular activities.
The Randolph Legacy
For over sixty years, the school's selective testing and interview admissions process, high academic standards, and the success of its alumni have made Randolph College Preparatory School a jewel in the crown of the Huntsville business community and the City of Huntsville.
Randolph School - Drake Campus
Private Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-12
1005 Drake Ave SE,
Huntsville, AL
974
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
James E. Rainey Jr.
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.78
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$23,180
Niche Grade
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.78
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
145
Full Time Teachers
110
Part Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
90%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
82.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.5%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black
2.5%
Hispanic
2.4%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#1
Best Private K12 Schools in Alabama
#2
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Alabama
#3
Best Private HS in Alabama
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/18/2025
My daughter had an excellent experience as a Randolph student from K-12. The school helped develop her love of learning, curiosity, integrity, and leadership abilities. She had opportunities that she simply wouldn't have had in other school environments in Huntsville. She was known, encouraged and cared for by outstanding teachers, and made lifelong friends who are now successful, kind and honorable adults.
11/6/2023
Randolph School is a vibrant community of educators, students, and families. It is evident in every classroom how mutual respect and adoration are exchanged between the students and faculty.
10/11/2023
Randolph School has been a crucial part of our family's journey. The support from teachers and the learning center has been amazing. Both of our children have had enriching academic and athletic experiences. What truly makes Randolph special is the tight-knit community and the strong relationships between students and teachers. The educators here are not just instructors but mentors who genuinely care about our children's growth and development. We're grateful for the invaluable role Randolph has played in our children's education.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/18/2016
Our children have attended Randolph for the past eleven years. We have watched them develop and grow in an environment that encourages self-advocacy, personal responsibility and accountability. They have been in a community that approaches education as the celebration of learning: reading for the lo...
8/25/2015
Randolph is a wonderful school that really focuses on creating a lifetime love of learning in it's students. A big part of the reason that we chose to send our daughter to Randolph was that Randolph's goal that every student is known, challenged, and loved. This philosophy of Randolph's is completel...
8/20/2015
Randolph is a gem in the Huntsville, AL area. A true community--Randolph parents, teachers and administrators work together to develop critical thinkers who are socially responsible individuals. As we begin our second year in the lower school, we have been consistently impressed with our teachers' e...
8/19/2015
We have been at Randolph for three years, and we absolutely love it! Our son is in third grade and the small class size and personalized learning he receives are above anything that we ever imagined! His teachers add special touches to his education from giving books to him to read over the summer t...
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List Price Range
$344K - $1.8M
Homes For Sale
26
Average Home Value
$662,120
Median Lot Size
22,215 Sq Ft
% Renters
9%
Average Household Income
$136,860
% of College Grads
76.3%
Median Age
49
Average House Size
3,463 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
16.4%
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Homes for Rent
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Randolph School - Drake Campus is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 1005 Drake Ave SE in Huntsville, AL. Annual tuition is $23,180. The school has a total enrollment of 974 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Randolph School - Drake Campus has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.78, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $662,120. Discover additional schools in the area, like Randolph School - Garth Campus, Whitesburg Christian Academy, Providence Classical School, and more. Learn more about what Huntsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Randolph School - Drake Campus.