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Mcelwain Christian Academy

4445 Montevallo Rd Birmingham, AL 35213

Tel: (205) 960-4649

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mcelwain Christian Academy
Kind	8
1	2
2	1
3	2
4	2

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Student Body

Total Students

15 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

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.

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.

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 average private school tuition in Birmingham, AL is $9,571 for elementary schools and $13,245 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Birmingham, AL is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).