Oak Park Christian Academy is a private school in Mobile, Alabama that has been committed to offering quality Christian education for grades K4 through 8 since 1989.
Conveniently located in west Mobile, Alabama, we are in the heart of new development.
OPCA is a small private, Christian school in Mobile Alabama with an average student/teacher ratio of 12/1.
The focus of Oak Park Christian is to provide a Christian education in a nurturing environment.
The mission of Oak Park Christian Academy is to provide a Christ-centered environment where students are challenged to achieve spiritual and academic excellence.
Oak Park Christian is committed to traditional values and service with an emphasis on integrating Biblical principles into the lives of its students through the implementation of a planned course of study involving staff, students, and parents united in Christian cooperation.
The Oak Park Christian Academy is a team effort of the students, teachers, parents, church community, and administration working together to create a positive learning climate conducive to the development of the total student - spiritually, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Oak Park Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Love | Grow | Serve
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Park Christian School's ranking?
Oak Park Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Oak Park Christian School?
The application deadline for Oak Park Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Oak Park Christian School located?
Oak Park Christian School is located in the Milkhouse neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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The nearest high school to Oak Park Christian School is Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mobile Junior Academy (2.2 miles away)
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5900 Cottage Hill Road
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(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
2.3 miles
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Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
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Corpus Christi Catholic School
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5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
6905 Nan Gray Davis Rd
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 653-6542
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 653-6542
5.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 216 students
8650 Tanner Williams Rd
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(251) 633-7267
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,000 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
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Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7150 Hitt Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
6300 Mckenna Dr
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5474
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5474
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Bright Academy ![Bright Academy Photo]( "Bright Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
3590 Pleasant Valley Rd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 525-9105
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 525-9105
5.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 38 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7150 Hitt Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
6300 Mckenna Dr
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5474
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5474
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
8650 Tanner Williams Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,000 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
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Mobile Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1900 Cody Rd S
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Tuition listed
Montessori World School
Montessori School
2061 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-8211
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-8211
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students Avg. class size: 40 students Tuition listed
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
(Baptist)
7355 Creekwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Tuition listed
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 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
3 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
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Tuition listed
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 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
3.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mobile Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1900 Cody Rd S
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Tuition listed
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
(Baptist)
7355 Creekwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Tuition listed
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 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
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 6
J B Shelton Academy Inc
Alternative School
1050 Hillcrest Rd Ste B
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1311
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 639-1311
3.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mobile Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1900 Cody Rd S
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8638
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Tuition listed
Montessori World School
Montessori School
2061 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-8211
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-8211
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students Avg. class size: 40 students Tuition listed
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
(Baptist)
7355 Creekwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Tuition listed
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 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
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 6
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Gr: PK-4 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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(228) 475-3543
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(228) 938-6554
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(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
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