Mcelwain Baptist Church's mission is to teach preschool children about god and to provide a nurturing environment in which they may experience god's love.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mcelwain Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Mcelwain Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mcelwain Christian Academy located?
Mcelwain Christian Academy is located in the Crestline neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 1 other private schools located in Crestline.
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Francis Xavier School (0.9 miles away)
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5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1137 10th Pl S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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1137 10th Pl S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
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5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1137 10th Pl S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1137 10th Pl S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
2 Xavier Cir
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-1687
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-1687
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4901 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
N. E. Miles Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
4000 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 879-1068
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 879-1068
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
4801 Altamont Road South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 874-3501
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 874-3501
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
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4801 Altamont Road South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 874-3501
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 874-3501
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Schools of Alabama
(Christian)
118 55th Street N.
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-7600
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-7600
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
118 55th Street N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 769-0048
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 769-0048
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 629 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Higdon Hill School
Alternative School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 903-6359
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 903-6359
2.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students
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Alternative School
10- 67th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35206
(291) 591-8100
Birmingham, AL 35206
(291) 591-8100
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
2 Xavier Cir
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-1687
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-1687
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4901 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
N. E. Miles Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
4000 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 879-1068
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 879-1068
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
4801 Altamont Road South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 874-3501
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 874-3501
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
2 Xavier Cir
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-1687
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-1687
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4901 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Schools of Alabama
(Christian)
118 55th Street N.
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-7600
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-7600
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
118 55th Street N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 769-0048
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 769-0048
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 629 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Mcadory Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6251 Eastern Valley Rd
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4650
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4650
8633.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
West Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4880 Freewill Dr
Quinton, AL 35130
(205) 379-5550
Quinton, AL 35130
(205) 379-5550
8633.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
8634.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Dora High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Glenn C Gant Cir
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
8634.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Sumiton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 1st Street North
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
Sumiton, AL 35148
(205) 648-5656
8634.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 720 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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