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
Diversity
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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Location
Miles
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
2649 Decatur Hwy
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-9318
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-9318
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 359 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6
Banks Academy
(Christian)
8301 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 834-5433
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 834-5433
12.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students
Pearl Lake Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
817 Pearl Lake Road
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-7000
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-7000
12.8 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 6 students
1500 Heritage Place Drive
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
The Children's Place-huffman U
(Methodist)
711 Gene Reed Rd
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 836-1362
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 836-1362
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 151 students
2649 Decatur Hwy
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-9318
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-9318
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 359 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6
Gardendale Christian Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
1800 Decatur Highway
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-9465
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-9465
11 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Calvary Resurrection Christian Academy
(Christian)
356 Killough Springs Road
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-0201
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-0201
12.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 37 students
School
Location
Miles
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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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
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Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Spartan Drive
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5250
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5250
8651.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Park Rd
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5200
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5200
8651.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8581 Tate Mill Rd
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-2500
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-2500
8651.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Hazelwood Road
Adamsville, AL 35005
(205) 379-2400
Adamsville, AL 35005
(205) 379-2400
8652.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4275 Brookville School Rd
Graysville, AL 35073
(205) 379-2700
Graysville, AL 35073
(205) 379-2700
8652.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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