Gardendale Christian Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 143 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,200
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Gardendale Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Church of the Nazarene

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Gardendale Christian Academy
Pre-K	62
Kind	22
1	15
2	11
3	11
4	11
5	11

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Pre-K enrollment largest with 62 students, far above every other grade at 22 or fewer.

Year Founded

1981

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Student Body

Total Students

143 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

No shorts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Alabama Christian Education Association (ACEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,200

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Tuition Notes

grades 1-5

Admissions Director

Linda Wheeler

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Basketball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Other Activities:

CheerleadingFine Arts

School Notes

Gardendale Christian Academy exists to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the historic Christian Faith.
Gardendale Christian Academy is a strong school with strong curriculum, but that fact does not eliminate the need for parental involvement in homework or other class requirements.
We have excellent teachers who do well in motivating children to learn; however, parental interest in their child's work is an even greater motivation.
In grades one and above, parents must sign the homework tablet.
Completed homework is a requirement for continued enrollment at GCA. Since one of the basic purposes of GCA is Christian leadership education, it is only right that Christian training has an important place in the life of the school.
Attendance is required at weekly chapel services.
The purpose is to teach behavior in worship and assembly, as well as some practical truths from the Bible and Christian songs.
Daily devotions and prayer are held in each classroom.
A vital part of the curriculum is Bible memorization and familiarization with Bible stories.

Gardendale Christian Academy exists to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the historic Christian Faith. Gardendale Christian Academy is a strong school and curriculum, but that fact does not eliminate the need for parental involvement in homework or other class requirements. We have excellent teachers who do well in motivating children to learn; however, parental interest in their child's work is an even greater motivation. In grades one and above, parents must sign the homework tablet. Completed homework is a requirement for continued enrollment at GCA. Since one of the basic purposes of GCA is Christian leadership education, it is only right that Christian training has an important place in the life of the school. Attendance is required at weekly chapel services. The purpose is to teach behavior in worship and assembly, as well as some practical truths from the Bible and Christian songs. Daily devotions and prayer are held in each classroom. A vital part of the curriculum is Bible memorization and familiarization with Bible stories.

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How much does Gardendale Christian Academy cost?

Gardendale Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $3,200 for private students.

What schools are Gardendale Christian Academy often compared to?

Gardendale Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Tabernacle Christian School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Gardendale Christian Academy offer?

Gardendale Christian Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.

When is the application deadline for Gardendale Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Gardendale Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Jefferson County, AL is $9,110 for elementary schools and $11,221 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Jefferson County, AL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).