Advent Episcopal School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 217 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,400
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Nov. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Advent Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association of Independent Schools

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Advent Episcopal School
Nursery	18
Pre-K	19
Kind	35
1	22
2	25
3	24
4	19
5	12
6	18
7	13
8	12

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Year Founded

1950

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Thu. May 27, 2027

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

217 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

11 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Nov. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,400

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Tuition Notes

JPK and PreK Tuition is $17,900

Summer Program Cost

$2,800

Summer Program Cost Notes

12-Month Care enrollment option includes a discount on summer camp

% on Financial Aid

28%

Admissions Director

Christie Janey

Admissions Associate

Lelia Carlson

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

AcolytesChess

Cross & ShieldFrench Club

National Junior Honor SocietyScholars Bowl

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Choral Ensemble

School Notes

As Birmingham's only independent, Episcopal, JPK-8th grade school, Advent Episcopal School's mission is to provide students with a superior education in a caring, Christian environment to prepare them for a life of learning, leadership, and service.
The Advent-true to its name-is a beginning; the beginning of an adventure in learning that starts in our junior pre-kindergarten program and progresses through eighth grade to give each individual child a firm academic foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Yet, we believe that the mental development of a child cannot be isolated from his or her physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
In a big, rapidly changing world, The Advent provides the stability of a wholesome, caring, small-school environment where each child can experience the total learning process - thinking, planning, and problem solving - in an atmosphere of enthusiasm.
This has been our commitment since we were founded in 1950.
Today, we are just as committed as ever.

School Motto: To be the beacon of excellence in teaching, learning, and belonging in the heart of downtown Birmingham.
School Mascot: Panthers

Advent is a traditional school with a rigorous and advanced academic curriculum providing the space and capacity for innovation. We believe each child is unique and in a constant process of change so we involve students in the total learning process by engaging their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being to meet high standards. Students are encouraged through varied educational approaches to question, challenge, and explore in their discovery of knowledge and truth.
Advent is small by design, allowing us to ensure that all students are loved, supported, and known-both for who they are now and who they are yet to become. Our school community of faculty, staff, students, and parents fosters a feeling of family that encourages personal growth and helps children develop a strong sense of responsibility and a positive sense of self.
With students and faculty from every corner of Birmingham and representing varied and diverse backgrounds, our school is a true reflection of our community. Advent strives to cultivate a respectful and appreciative spirit of excellence. We believe in unity, not uniformity, and in the unique worth and beauty of all human beings as creations of a loving, gracious God.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Advent Episcopal School cost?

Advent Episcopal School's tuition is approximately $20,400 for private students and $2,800 for summer students.

What sports does Advent Episcopal School offer?

Advent Episcopal School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Advent Episcopal School's ranking?

Advent Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Advent Episcopal School?

The application deadline for Advent Episcopal School is Nov. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Nov. 15 / Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Advent Episcopal School located?

Advent Episcopal School is located in the Central City neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.

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The average private school tuition in Birmingham, AL is $9,571 for elementary schools and $13,245 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Birmingham, AL is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).