Rising Hope Academy in Birmingham, AL serves 39 co–ed students in kindergarten through grade 6 within a midsize city community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by a faculty of 5 teachers.
Rising Hope Academy is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International and has a Christian orientation.
Approximately 21% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Located in the South Eastlake neighborhood, the school offers an elementary program with a special emphasis in a city setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 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 Rising Hope Academy?
The application deadline for Rising Hope Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Rising Hope Academy located?
Rising Hope Academy is located in the South Eastlake neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 3 other private schools located in South Eastlake.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Rising Hope Academy is The American Academy For Young Professionals (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Eastlake United Methodist Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Happy Kids Learning Center (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eastlake United Methodist Elementary School
(Methodist)
7753 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-6356
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 20 students
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Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7501 Division Avenue - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5758
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Banks Academy
(Christian)
8301 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 834-5433
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 834-5433
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students
Calvary Resurrection Christian Academy
(Christian)
356 Killough Springs Road
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-0201
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-0201
0.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 37 students
8429 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 838-0803
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
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