Ra Hudson Christian Academy in Bessemer, AL serves 73 students from kindergarten through 9th grade in a suburban community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 9 teaching staff members.
The student body is 100% students of color, placing the school among the top 20% in Alabama for diversity.
Ra Hudson Christian Academy is affiliated with the Church of God and offers co–educational elementary and secondary programs.
Enrollment totals 58 students in K–9 grades, providing a small school environment in the Bessemer area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ra Hudson Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 Ra Hudson Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Ra Hudson Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Ra Hudson Christian Academy is Deeper Life Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Deeper Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
2800 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
160 Brooklane Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0967
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0967
1.5 miles
Gr: 5
New Life Christian School Of Excellence
(Christian)
1622 7th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4735
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4735
2.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 114 students
Beulah Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1022 2nd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 15 students
Dunnams Private School
Daycare / Preschool
811 Glenn Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-4194
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-4194
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Deeper Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
2800 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Restoration Academy ![Restoration Academy Photo]( "Restoration Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4600 Carnegie Ave
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
3.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 405 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
2701 Sydney Drive
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 423-8660
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 423-8660
6.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Harvest Christian School
(Baptist)
7303 Taylors Ferry Rd
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0883
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0883
7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Deeper Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
2800 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
160 Brooklane Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0967
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0967
1.5 miles
Gr: 5
New Life Christian School Of Excellence
(Christian)
1622 7th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4735
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4735
2.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 114 students
Beulah Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1022 2nd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 15 students
Restoration Academy ![Restoration Academy Photo]( "Restoration Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4600 Carnegie Ave
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
3.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 405 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Deeper Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
2800 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Beulah Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1022 2nd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 15 students
Dunnams Private School
Daycare / Preschool
811 Glenn Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-4194
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-4194
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Crumbey Bethel Primitive Bapt
Daycare / Preschool
444 58th St
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 788-5053
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 788-5053
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brookwood High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12250 George Richmond Parkway
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2777
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2777
8619.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16049 Highway 216
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2668
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2668
8619.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Brookwood Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17021 Brookwood Parkway
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2748
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2748
8620.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Vance Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18202 Hwy 11 N
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2697
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2697
8621.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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