Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten in Birmingham, AL serves 62 students in prekindergarten and kindergarten within a suburban community setting.
- Founded in 1967, the school operates as a coeducational early childhood program with Episcopal religious affiliation.
- The studentteacher ratio of 31:1, supported by 2 teachers for all enrolled students.
- The student body includes 12.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity in the enrollment. Located near other Birmingham private early learning programs, Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten provides a suburban option for families seeking Episcopalaffiliated preschool and kindergarten education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten often compared to?
Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten is often viewed alongside schools like All Saints' Episcopal Preschool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten vs. All Saints' Episcopal Preschool
The nearest high school to Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten is John Carroll Catholic High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Vestavia Day School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Southminster Day School (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-4 | 225 students
Methodist
2061 Kentucky Ave
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-2415
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
Presbyterian
1124 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-9531
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 196 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2017 Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 823-0550
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 198 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2901 Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-1312
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS | 145 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
112 W. Hawthorne Road
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-1092
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Islamic
1810 25th Ct S
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0422
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,745 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Presbyterian
2204 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1137 10th Pl S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
2018 15th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 322-6606
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-4 | 225 students
Methodist
2061 Kentucky Ave
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-2415
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
Presbyterian
1124 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-9531
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students
Catholic
1720 Oxmoor Rd
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-3237
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
2800 Montessori Way
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-3278
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Islamic
1810 25th Ct S
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0422
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
Presbyterian
1124 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-9531
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 196 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2017 Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 823-0550
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 198 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2901 Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-1312
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS | 145 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
112 W. Hawthorne Road
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-1092
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students
Catholic
1720 Oxmoor Rd
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-3237
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Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Rank:
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Top 20%10
19456 Eastern Valley Rd
Woodstock, AL 35188
(205) 938-2028
Woodstock, AL 35188
(205) 938-2028
8625.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21610 Youngblood Parkway
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 342-2951
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 342-2951
8626.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6251 Eastern Valley Rd
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4650
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4650
8628.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4880 Freewill Dr
Quinton, AL 35130
(205) 379-5550
Quinton, AL 35130
(205) 379-5550
8629.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
8629.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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