Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Ellwood Christian Academy
About the School
- Ellwood Christian Academy is a private, coeducational PK-12 Christian school in Selma, Alabama.
- It serves 269 students.
- About half of the enrollment, all black in 2016, take advantage of a $7500 Alabama tax credit to attend the school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Ellwood Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ellwood Christian Academy often compared to?
Ellwood Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Meadowview Christian School, John T Morgan Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Ellwood Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Ellwood Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Ellwood Christian Academy is Meadowview Christian School (1.5 miles away)
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Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1512 Old Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8448
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
214 Church St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 876-9077
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 76 students
Episcopal
1204 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-9997
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 82 students
Alternative School
2601 Marie Foster St
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 872-8078
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Christian
850 Woodrow Avenue
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-6359
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1512 Old Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8448
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 76 students
Episcopal
1204 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-9997
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10
2901 West Dallas Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-4464
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1820 Prier Dr
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-8204
Distance: 27.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
215 S Broad St
Lowndesboro, AL 36752
(334) 278-3366
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1512 Old Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8448
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 76 students
Episcopal
1204 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-9997
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 82 students
Alternative School
2601 Marie Foster St
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 872-8078
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Christian
850 Woodrow Avenue
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-6359
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10
2901 West Dallas Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-4464
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1512 Old Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8448
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
214 Church St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 876-9077
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 76 students
Episcopal
1204 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-9997
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 82 students
Alternative School
2601 Marie Foster St
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 872-8078
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Christian
850 Woodrow Avenue
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-6359
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 County Road 29
Alberta, AL 36720
(334) 573-2550
Alberta, AL 36720
(334) 573-2550
8545 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hubbard Drive
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
8547.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
8548.3 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3486 Dallas Road 3
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 996-8636
8549.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1166 Dallas Road 115
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
8550 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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