Rock City Preparatory Christian School (2026 Profile)

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About the School

Rock City Preparatory Christian School is a co–ed Christian school located in the Forest Park neighborhood of suburban Birmingham, AL, serving grades K–8.
The school was founded in 1983 and has a total enrollment of 26 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average class size of 10.
Rock City Preparatory Christian School is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS).
The student body is 100% students of color, contributing to its ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for diversity.
The school maintains a formal dress code and operates within a suburban community setting in Birmingham.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 26 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Rock City Preparatory Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Rock City Preparatory Christian School
2	4
4	2
6	4
7	5
8	11

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1983

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Student Body

Total Students

26 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$6,000 for Elementary School (K5-5th Grade), $8,000 for Middle School (6th Grade-8th Grade)

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Rock City Preparatory Christian School?

The application deadline for Rock City Preparatory Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Rock City Preparatory Christian School located?

Rock City Preparatory Christian School is located in the Forest Park neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 7/18/2025

My two kids go to Rock City Prep, and I love the academic program. The teachers are extremely informative and keep me informed of my kids day-to-day activities. The teachers make sure all the kids are learning and understand their assignments.

- Posted by Parent - Arkeria Brown

5 4/15/2016

My daughter has attended Central Park Christian for the last three years and I'm well pleased. The teachers and support staff are excellent. They truly lift up the name of Jesus and teach with a passion. NO child is left behind at Central Park Christian.

- Posted by Parent - allis

5 8/20/2012

My son attended Central Park Christian last year and I was very satisfied with academic program and the way his teacher kept in touch with me to let me know if my son was having problems in area before it was too late. VERY SATISFIED!!!

- Posted by Parent - mekey

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Did You Know?

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).