Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Cornerstone Christian Academy
About the School
- Cornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville, AL, serves 522 students in grades PK through 12 within a rural community setting.
- Founded in 2002, this co–ed Christian school operates under a religious affiliation with other religious school associations.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, supported by 27 full–time teachers.
- Cornerstone Christian Academy's student body includes approximately 1% students of color.
- The academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for largest student enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Cornerstone Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
522 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 25%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Over 20 Years of Academic Excellence in a Christian Environment
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cornerstone Christian Academy often compared to?
Cornerstone Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Beth Haven Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Cornerstone Christian Academy's ranking?
Cornerstone Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Cornerstone Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Cornerstone Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed Cornerstone Christian Academy also viewed these schools: Whitesburg Christian Academy, Cullman Christian School and Chambers Academy.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Cornerstone Christian Academy is Beth Haven Christian Academy (17.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cumberland Presbyterian Preschool (15.1 miles away)
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Distance: 41.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 22
Baptist
7290 Whitesburg Drive S
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 489-7680
Distance: 58.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1803 Beech Ave, SE
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-0734
Distance: 114.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students
15048 Us Highway 431
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9852
Distance: 41.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 22
Baptist
7290 Whitesburg Drive S
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 489-7680
Distance: 58.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1803 Beech Ave, SE
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-0734
Distance: 114.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students
15048 Us Highway 431
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9852
Distance: 41.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 22
Baptist
7290 Whitesburg Drive S
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 489-7680
Distance: 58.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1803 Beech Ave, SE
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-0734
Distance: 114.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students
15048 Us Highway 431
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9852
Distance: 41.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 22
Baptist
7290 Whitesburg Drive S
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 489-7680
Distance: 114.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students
15048 Us Highway 431
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9852
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
315 S Kyle St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 259-0542
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1424 County Road 471
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 561-3531
Distance: 23.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1631 Brashers Chapel Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 279-0192
Distance: 24.6 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
925 W Main Street
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 849-0091
Distance: 25.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Baptist
225 S Main St
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-5262
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1424 County Road 471
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 561-3531
Distance: 23.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1631 Brashers Chapel Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 279-0192
Distance: 24.6 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
925 W Main Street
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 849-0091
Distance: 25.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students
All-boys | Special Education School
3890 County Road 20
Trenton, AL 35774
(256) 776-2503
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1424 County Road 471
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 561-3531
Distance: 23.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1631 Brashers Chapel Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 279-0192
Distance: 24.6 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
925 W Main Street
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 849-0091
Distance: 25.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Baptist
225 S Main St
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-5262
Distance: 25.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students
All-boys | Special Education School
3890 County Road 20
Trenton, AL 35774
(256) 776-2503
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
315 S Kyle St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 259-0542
Distance: 23.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1631 Brashers Chapel Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 279-0192
Distance: 25.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Baptist
225 S Main St
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-5262
Distance: 32.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
700 Albert Rains Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0132
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Albertville Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
145 West End Drive
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 894-4822
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 894-4822
8727.7 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 911 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1100 Horton Rd
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 878-6611
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 878-6611
8727.7 miles
Gr: 1-2 | 990 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Albertville Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Mckinney Ave
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 878-7698
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 878-7698
8727.9 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 843 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Albertville Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Alabama Ave
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 878-2341
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 878-2341
8728.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 849 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Albertville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Mccord Ave
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 894-5000
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 894-5000
8728.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
School Reviews
5 3/12/2021
We moved to a new area; we are very blessed to have found Cornerstone. This school has been a blessing. Our daughter has always been to public schools. Joining into this I was nervous she is in 10th grade. SHE LOVES IT! Our daughter has been so happy and such a positive kid now.
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