Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad in Huntsville, AL serves 109 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 5th grade in a city–based setting.
Founded in 1981, the school has a Baptist orientation and offers a regular elementary program with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
The school's enrollment includes 59 Black (not Hispanic) students, representing a diverse student body with 100% students of color.
With 7 teachers and a total K–12 enrollment of 62, the center focuses on early childhood and elementary education within the Huntsville community.
Julius R Scruggs ranks among Alabama private schools in the top 20% for student diversity, serving families seeking a religiously affiliated private elementary education in Huntsville.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad often compared to?
Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad is often viewed alongside schools like Mayfair Child Development Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad?
The application deadline for Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
My son just started K-3 this year with no other school or daycare experience. He is learning extremely well and I am so happy with his academic progression as well as his social skills. I account is his progress to his loving teacher Ms. Williams. I thank her for not only working with a nervous parent but for also loving my son.
5 6/1/2012
My daughter has been at First Baptist CDCA since she was 2 1/2 yrs old. I have been very impressed with her development. She is presently in K-4 and she is reading extermely well. Adding and Subtracting as well as being very excited about learning in general. It has been been well worth the investment to have my daughter reading me bedtime stories @ 4yrs old.
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