Rising Hope Academy in Birmingham, AL serves 39 co鈥揺d students in kindergarten through grade 6 within a midsize city community.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1, supported by a faculty of 5 teachers.
Rising Hope Academy is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International and has a Christian orientation.
Approximately 21% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Located in the South Eastlake neighborhood, the school offers an elementary program with a special emphasis in a city setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Rising Hope Academy?
The application deadline for Rising Hope Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Rising Hope Academy located?
Rising Hope Academy is located in the South Eastlake neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 3 other private schools located in South Eastlake.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Rising Hope Academy is The American Academy For Young Professionals (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Eastlake United Methodist Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Happy Kids Learning Center (0.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eastlake United Methodist Elementary School
(Methodist)
7753 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 20 students
The American Academy For Young Professionals ![The American Academy For Young Professionals Photo - Preparing NOW to lead TOMORROW - National & Global Leaders!]( "The American Academy For Young Professionals Photo - Preparing NOW to lead TOMORROW - National & Global Leaders!")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Banks Academy
(Christian)
8301 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 834-5433
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 834-5433
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students
Calvary Resurrection Christian Academy
(Christian)
356 Killough Springs Road
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-0201
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-0201
0.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 37 students
8429 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The American Academy For Young Professionals ![The American Academy For Young Professionals Photo - Preparing NOW to lead TOMORROW - National & Global Leaders!]( "The American Academy For Young Professionals Photo - Preparing NOW to lead TOMORROW - National & Global Leaders!")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Banks Academy
(Christian)
8301 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 834-5433
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 834-5433
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students
Higdon Hill School
Alternative School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 903-6359
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 903-6359
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students
Maranathan Academy ![Maranathan Academy Photo - Maranathan Academy June 2017 Graduating Class]( "Maranathan Academy Photo - Maranathan Academy June 2017 Graduating Class")
Alternative School
10- 67th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35206
(291) 591-8100
Birmingham, AL 35206
(291) 591-8100
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Schools of Alabama
(Christian)
118 55th Street N.
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-7600
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-7600
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eastlake United Methodist Elementary School
(Methodist)
7753 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 20 students
The American Academy For Young Professionals ![The American Academy For Young Professionals Photo - Preparing NOW to lead TOMORROW - National & Global Leaders!]( "The American Academy For Young Professionals Photo - Preparing NOW to lead TOMORROW - National & Global Leaders!")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Resurrection Christian Academy
(Christian)
356 Killough Springs Road
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-0201
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-0201
0.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 37 students
8429 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
Higdon Hill School
Alternative School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 903-6359
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 903-6359
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8429 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
Trinity Outreach Ministries
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
8916 Pkwy E
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 730-1540
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 730-1540
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
East Birmingham Church Of God Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God in Christ)
5600 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-1680
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-1680
2.3 miles
Gr: K | 76 students
118 55th Street N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 769-0048
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 769-0048
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 629 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Schools of Alabama
(Christian)
118 55th Street N.
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-7600
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-7600
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6251 Eastern Valley Rd
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4650
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4650
8636.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
8637.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Glenn C Gant Cir
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
8637.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 1st Street North
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
8637.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 720 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 1st St N
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-2390
8637.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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