Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL offers early childhood education for preschool (PK) and kindergarten students in a suburban community setting.
The school serves a total enrollment of 196 students with a single teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 196:1.
This co鈥揺ducational program is affiliated with the Baptist denomination and provides services focused on early childhood care and development.
Approximately 20% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Located near other private early education programs in Birmingham, Shades Mountain Baptist Church serves families seeking a Baptist early childhood option in a large suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
196 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shades Mountain Baptist Church?
The application deadline for Shades Mountain Baptist Church is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Shades Mountain Baptist Church is John Carroll Catholic High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Southminster Day School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1912 Canyon Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-8711
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-8711
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
1124 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-9531
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-9531
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Tuition listed
Vestavia Day School
(Methodist)
2061 Kentucky Ave
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-2415
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-2415
1.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 225 students
John Carroll Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2901 Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-1312
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-1312
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 198 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
John Carroll Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2204 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,745 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1810 25th Ct S
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0422
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0422
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2113 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 941-8323
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 941-8323
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1137 10th Pl S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1124 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-9531
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-9531
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Tuition listed
Vestavia Day School
(Methodist)
2061 Kentucky Ave
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-2415
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-2415
1.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 225 students
Our Lady Of Sorrows
(Catholic)
1720 Oxmoor Rd
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-3237
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-3237
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students
2800 Montessori Way
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-3278
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-3278
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
2204 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,745 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1912 Canyon Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-8711
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-8711
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
1124 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-9531
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-9531
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Tuition listed
2901 Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-1312
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-1312
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 198 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
All Saints' Episcopal Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
112 W. Hawthorne Road
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-1092
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-1092
2.4 miles
Gr: NS | 145 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
3160 Old Columbiana Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 822-8110
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 822-8110
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19456 Eastern Valley Rd
Woodstock, AL 35188
(205) 938-2028
Woodstock, AL 35188
(205) 938-2028
8625.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21610 Youngblood Parkway
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 342-2951
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 342-2951
8626 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(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
8628.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4880 Freewill Dr
Quinton, AL 35130
(205) 379-5550
Quinton, AL 35130
(205) 379-5550
8628.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(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
8629.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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