Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Ephesus Academy
About the School
- Ephesus Academy exists to provide a Christ-centered learning experience for all students in the community.
- It promotes academic excellence in an environment sensitive to individual needs.
- The Academy prepares students for eternal life while training them for service in a culturally diverse community.
- Ephesus Academy is based on the belief that all true wisdom and knowledge comes from God--that the very foundation of true education is the fear of the Lord.
- The highest form of education is found in the Word of the Living God, and a correct knowledge of the Scriptures lies at the foundation of all true education.
- The precepts and principles of religion are the first steps in the acquisition of knowledge.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Ephesus Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Ephesus Academy exists to provide a Christ-centered learning experience for all students in the community. It promotes academic excellence in an environment sensitive to individual needs. The Academy prepares students for eternal life while training them for service in a culturally diverse community. Ephesus Academy is based on the belief that all true wisdom and knowledge comes from God--that the very foundation of true education is the fear of the Lord. The highest form of education is found in the Word of the Living God, and a correct knowledge of the Scriptures lies at the foundation of all true education. The precepts and principles of religion are the first steps in the acquisition of knowledge.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kwabena Bangolame, winner of 'My Birmingham, My Mayor, and Me' Art Contest -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Ephesus Academy?
Ephesus Academy famous alumni include: Kwabena Bangolame, winner of 'My Birmingham, My Mayor, and Me' Art Contest.
When is the application deadline for Ephesus Academy?
The application deadline for Ephesus Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ephesus Academy located?
Ephesus Academy is located in the Arlington West End neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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