Located in Fairhope, AL, Eastern Shore Early Childhood enrolls 100 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a town–based early learning program.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 50:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers serving the entire enrollment.
Eastern Shore Early Childhood operates as a co–ed alternative school with a Presbyterian–oriented religious affiliation.
The program serves primarily early childhood grades PK to 1, offering foundational education within a small community setting.
Eastern Shore Early Childhood is part of other school associations and is positioned among various private preschools and elementary programs in the Fairhope area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Eastern Shore Early Childhood?
The application deadline for Eastern Shore Early Childhood is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Eastern Shore Early Childhood is Bayshore Christian School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Marietta Johnson School Of Organic Education (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8 Marietta Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. James Episcopal School
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
860 N Section St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Bayshore Christian School![Bayshore Christian School Photo - Bayshore Ambassadors!]( "Bayshore Christian School Photo - Bayshore Ambassadors!")
(Presbyterian)
316 Presbyterian Dr
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0011
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0011
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael Catholic High School
(Catholic)
11732 Dick Higbee Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 459-0210
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 459-0210
3.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students
Bayside Academy
(1)
303 Dryer Ave
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
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