Jefferson Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Irondale, AL
1500 Heritage Pl Dr, Irondale, AL 35210
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Alabama
- 85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Irondale since at least 2011
Jefferson Christian Academy is a Christian private school in Irondale, Alabama, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 158 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Alabama. The school reports that about 85% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 158
- Teachers
- 24 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 85 girls, 73 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 85% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Alabama (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of Christian schools in Alabama.
- Compared with 106 Christian schools in Alabama.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Christian School Association
Help paying tuition in Alabama
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Jefferson 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 Jefferson Christian Academy
What grades does Jefferson Christian Academy serve?
Jefferson Christian Academy serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Jefferson Christian Academy?
About 158 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Jefferson 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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