Glad Tidings Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–6
Birmingham, AL
1400 Brisbane Ave, Birmingham, AL 35214
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Alabama
In Birmingham, Alabama, Glad Tidings Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 38 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Christian elementary schools in Alabama. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 38
- Teachers
- 7.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 26 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of Christian elementary schools in Alabama (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of Christian elementary schools in Alabama.
- Compared with 33 Christian elementary schools in Alabama.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Association of Christian Schools
Help paying tuition in Alabama
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Glad Tidings Christian Academy whether it takes part.
- CHOOSE Act education savings accounts · Education savings account
- Alabama Accountability Act scholarship tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Glad Tidings Christian Academy
What grades does Glad Tidings Christian Academy serve?
Glad Tidings Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Glad Tidings Christian Academy?
About 38 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Glad Tidings Christian Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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