Cornerstone Christian Academy (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

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Cornerstone Christian Academy

1600 Mccurdy Ave North
Rainsville, AL 35986

Cornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville, AL, serves 522 students in grades PK through 12 within a rural community setting.

Founded in 2002, this co–ed Christian school operates under a religious affiliation with other religious school associations.

The school has a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, supported by 27 full–time teachers.

Cornerstone Christian Academy's student body includes approximately 1% students of color.

The academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for largest student enrollment.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 522 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Cornerstone Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

2002

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

522 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Cornerstone Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: Over 20 Years of Academic Excellence in a Christian Environment

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Cornerstone Christian Academy often compared to?

Cornerstone Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Beth Haven Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is Cornerstone Christian Academy's ranking?

Cornerstone Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Cornerstone Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Cornerstone Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 3/12/2021

We moved to a new area; we are very blessed to have found Cornerstone. This school has been a blessing. Our daughter has always been to public schools. Joining into this I was nervous she is in 10th grade. SHE LOVES IT! Our daughter has been so happy and such a positive kid now.

- Posted by Parent - Becky Thomas

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 522 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,554 for elementary schools and $11,597 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).