The Crossing Church in Mc Calla, AL offers early childhood education for grades PK鈥揔 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 164 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 164:1 supported by one teacher.
The co鈥揺ducational program operates under an Assembly of God affiliation and serves a student population with 14.29% students of color.
Nearby private schools within 7 miles offer PK鈥揔 programs with lower student鈥搕eacher ratios, providing alternative early learning options in the Mc Calla area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 164 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
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
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 The Crossing Church?
The application deadline for The Crossing Church is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Crossing Church is Heritage Christian Academy (3.2 miles away)
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6200 Lou George Loop
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 219 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
This Olde House Ii
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
22628 Bucksville Rd
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 477-6599
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 477-6599
4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Dunnams 草榴社区 School
Daycare / Preschool
811 Glenn Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-4194
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-4194
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Beulah Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1022 2nd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 15 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6200 Lou George Loop
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 219 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Deeper Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
2800 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Ra Hudson Christian Academy
(Church of God)
2709 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-3884
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-3884
8.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 73 students
Tri-wil / Porta Cras School
All-boys | Alternative School
77 Enterprise Loop Rd
Green Pond, AL 35074
(205) 938-9274
Green Pond, AL 35074
(205) 938-9274
8.1 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 14 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6200 Lou George Loop
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 219 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beulah Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1022 2nd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 15 students
New Life Christian School Of Excellence
(Christian)
1622 7th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4735
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4735
7.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 114 students
Deeper Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
2800 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6200 Lou George Loop
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 219 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
This Olde House Ii
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
22628 Bucksville Rd
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 477-6599
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 477-6599
4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Dunnams 草榴社区 School
Daycare / Preschool
811 Glenn Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-4194
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-4194
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Beulah Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1022 2nd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 15 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
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3/
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12250 George Richmond Parkway
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2777
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2777
8612.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
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Rank:
7/
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16049 Highway 216
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2668
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2668
8612.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
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Rank:
4/
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17021 Brookwood Parkway
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2748
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2748
8612.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
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Rank:
4/
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18202 Hwy 11 N
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2697
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2697
8614.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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17191 Highway 5
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(205) 938-7434
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205) 938-7434
8617.2 miles
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