Essential Church School in Birmingham, AL serves 861 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 with 44 teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
Essential Church School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for largest student body size.
The school operates within a larger suburban locale, providing education for families seeking a K–12 private school option in Birmingham.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 861 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Essential Church School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
861 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essential Church School's ranking?
Essential Church School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Essential Church School?
The application deadline for Essential Church School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Essential Church School is Westminster School At Oak Mountain (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hilltop Montessori School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Primrose School At Meadowbrook (1.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Primrose School At Meadowbrook
Daycare / Preschool
4855 Meadow Brook Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-3020
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-3020
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
The Church At Brookhills Early
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3145 Brook Highland Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-3053
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-3053
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
6 Abbott Square
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 437-9343
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 437-9343
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westminster School At Oak Mountain ![Westminster School At Oak Mountain Photo - We are a K-12 Christ-centered, classical school in Birmingham, Alabama.]( "Westminster School At Oak Mountain Photo - We are a K-12 Christ-centered, classical school in Birmingham, Alabama.")
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
5080 Cahaba Valley Trace
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-9694
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-9694
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 596 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gods House Kindergarten And Day Care
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
4660 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 967-7611
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 967-7611
4.5 miles
Gr: PK | 139 students
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