Essential Church School

4000 Eagle Point Corporate Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
Essential Church School serves 861 students in grades Kindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Essential Church School is 20:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 861 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Essential Church School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
861 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Essential Church School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Essential Church School's ranking?
Essential Church School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Essential Church School?
The application deadline for Essential Church School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 861 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Birmingham, AL is $8,896 for elementary schools and $13,119 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Birmingham, AL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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