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 (2025-26)
- 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
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.: 13:1
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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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
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
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