First Christian Church Early Childhood Ministry in Huntsville, AL, serves 114 students in preschool and kindergarten within a city–based early childhood program.
The school operates under the Disciples of Christ religious affiliation and provides co–educational early learning services.
The student–teacher ratio is 114:1, with one teacher serving all enrolled students in the program.
Annual tuition for the early childhood program is $45,000, significantly higher than the local average for elementary private schools.
The school reflects a student diversity with 14.29% of students identified as students of color.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Rev. Dr. Brad Henderson, Pastor
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does First Christian Church Early Childhood Ministry cost?
First Christian Church Early Childhood Ministry's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from First Christian Church Early Childhood Ministry?
First Christian Church Early Childhood Ministry famous alumni include: Rev. Dr. Brad Henderson, Pastor.
When is the application deadline for First Christian Church Early Childhood Ministry?
The application deadline for First Christian Church Early Childhood Ministry is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to First Christian Church Early Childhood Ministry is Randolph School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1005 Drake Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 958 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School ![Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
619 Airport Rd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4852
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4852
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
The Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
2334 Pansy St Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 534-6296
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 534-6296
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 35 students
Mayfair Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
1095 Carl T Jones Dr Se
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4100
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4100
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students
The Childrens House Of Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
2605 Leeming Ferry Rd
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 539-5161
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 539-5161
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1005 Drake Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 958 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Riley Behavioral And Educational Center
Special Education School
1900 Golf Rd Sw Ste E
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 883-3457
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 883-3457
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
7290 Whitesburg Drive S
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 489-7680
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 489-7680
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Huntsville Educational Service
Special Education School
1330 South Parkway – Suite 113
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 650-6331
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 650-6331
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 18 students
605 Clinton Ave E
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 852-8884
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 852-8884
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1005 Drake Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 799-6100
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 958 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School ![Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
619 Airport Rd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4852
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4852
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
The Riley Behavioral And Educational Center
Special Education School
1900 Golf Rd Sw Ste E
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 883-3457
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 883-3457
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
3321 S Memorial Pkwy
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 881-0553
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 881-0553
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7290 Whitesburg Drive S
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 489-7680
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 489-7680
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 923 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School ![Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
619 Airport Rd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4852
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4852
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
The Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
2334 Pansy St Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 534-6296
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 534-6296
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 35 students
Mayfair Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
1095 Carl T Jones Dr Se
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4100
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 881-4100
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students
The Childrens House Of Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
2605 Leeming Ferry Rd
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 539-5161
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 539-5161
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Weekday Early Education
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
600 Governors Dr Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-9440
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-9440
1.7 miles
Gr: K | 45 students
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Priceville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
438 Cave Springs Road
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 341-9202
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 341-9202
8724.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
East Limestone High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15641 E Limestone Rd
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
8726.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21360 Hwy 251
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6665
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6665
8726.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Ardmore High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30285 Ardmore Ave
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(256) 423-2685
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-2685
8727 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 964 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Cedar Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27905 Cedar Hill Rd
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-5950
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-5950
8727.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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