Southern Christian Preparatory Academy in Birmingham, AL, serves 87 students in grades 6 through 12 in a suburban setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 11:1 with 8 teachers supporting a co鈥揺ducational Christian program.
Southern Christian Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for diversity, with 100% students of color.
The school operates as a Christian secondary program emphasizing middle and high school education in the Birmingham metropolitan area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Southern Christian Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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 Southern Christian Preparatory Academy?
The application deadline for Southern Christian Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Southern Christian Preparatory Academy is Mountain View Baptist School (6.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Baptist Church-pinson (4.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
First Baptist Church-pinson
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4036 Spring St
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 681-8559
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 681-8559
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Lifechurch Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
5567 Chalkville Mountain Road
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 853-7900
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 853-7900
6 miles
Gr: NS | 120 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
5568 Chalkville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 854-2741
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 854-2741
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Noahs Park Weekday Early Education
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5700 Deerfoot Pkwy
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 352-4020
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 352-4020
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
Clearly Kids Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
8051 Glenn Rd
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 661-1030
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 661-1030
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 190 students
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