The Gathering Place Christian Academy in Moody, AL, serves 171 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
The school has 29 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supporting classroom instruction for elementary and middle school levels.
Founded with a Methodist affiliation, the academy offers regular elementary and secondary programs in a rural locality.
The student body includes 6.6% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Tuition information is not listed; families can compare local private school costs with Alabama's average elementary tuition of $10,629.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
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 The Gathering Place Christian Academy?
The application deadline for The Gathering Place Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Gathering Place Christian Academy is Jefferson Christian Academy (9.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Grove School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Baptist Church Trussville (7.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Grove School
(Christian)
7545 Pkwy Dr
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 352-0444
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 352-0444
4.6 miles
Gr: 2-7 | 15 students
First Baptist Church Trussville
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
128 N Chalkville Rd
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 655-1328
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 655-1328
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 314 students
Noahs Park Weekday Early Education
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5700 Deerfoot Pkwy
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 352-4020
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 352-4020
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
Clearly Kids Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
8051 Glenn Rd
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 661-1030
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 661-1030
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 190 students
Alabama Clinical Schools
All-boys | Alternative School
1221 Alton Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
9 miles
Gr: PK | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1500 Heritage Place Drive
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
5568 Chalkville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 854-2741
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 854-2741
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pearl Lake Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
817 Pearl Lake Road
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-7000
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-7000
11.7 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 6 students
154 Victory Dr
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2901
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2901
12 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Allan Cott School
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Ln
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
12.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Grove School
(Christian)
7545 Pkwy Dr
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 352-0444
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 352-0444
4.6 miles
Gr: 2-7 | 15 students
1500 Heritage Place Drive
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
5568 Chalkville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 854-2741
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 854-2741
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Children's Place-huffman U
(Methodist)
711 Gene Reed Rd
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 836-1362
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 836-1362
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 151 students
Pearl Lake Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
817 Pearl Lake Road
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-7000
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-7000
11.7 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 6 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Baptist Church Trussville
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
128 N Chalkville Rd
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 655-1328
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 655-1328
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 314 students
Noahs Park Weekday Early Education
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5700 Deerfoot Pkwy
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 352-4020
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 352-4020
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
Clearly Kids Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
8051 Glenn Rd
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 661-1030
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 661-1030
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 190 students
Alabama Clinical Schools
All-boys | Alternative School
1221 Alton Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
9 miles
Gr: PK | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1500 Heritage Place Drive
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gwin Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1580 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
8645 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Ira F Simmons Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
8645 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Pelham High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Panther Cir
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3701
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3701
8645.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Hall Kent Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 Hall Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2430
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2430
8645.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Shades Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 Sumpter St
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
8645.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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