Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Shades Mountain Baptist Church
About the School
- Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL offers early childhood education for preschool (PK) and kindergarten students in a suburban community setting.
- The school serves a total enrollment of 196 students with a single teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 196:1.
- This co–educational program is affiliated with the Baptist denomination and provides services focused on early childhood care and development.
- Approximately 20% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
- Located near other private early education programs in Birmingham, Shades Mountain Baptist Church serves families seeking a Baptist early childhood option in a large suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 196 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
Student Body
Total Students
196 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shades Mountain Baptist Church?
The application deadline for Shades Mountain Baptist Church is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Shades Mountain Baptist Church is John Carroll Catholic High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Southminster Day School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1912 Canyon Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-8711
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
Presbyterian
1124 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-9531
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-4 | 225 students
Methodist
2061 Kentucky Ave
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-2415
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 198 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2901 Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-1312
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Distance: 3.2 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: 3.3 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: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2113 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 941-8323
Distance: 3.7 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: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
Presbyterian
1124 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-9531
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-4 | 225 students
Methodist
2061 Kentucky Ave
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-2415
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students
Catholic
1720 Oxmoor Rd
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-3237
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
2800 Montessori Way
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-3278
Distance: 3.2 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: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1912 Canyon Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-8711
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
Presbyterian
1124 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-9531
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 198 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2901 Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-1312
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS | 145 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
112 W. Hawthorne Road
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-1092
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3160 Old Columbiana Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 822-8110
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19456 Eastern Valley Rd
Woodstock, AL 35188
(205) 938-2028
Woodstock, AL 35188
(205) 938-2028
8625.3 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 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
8628.5 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
8628.7 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
8629.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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