Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center
About the School
- Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center in Montgomery, AL, serves 19 students in grades PK through K within a nonsectarian early childhood program in a midsize city setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, with one teacher serving the entire enrollment.
- The student population is 100% students of color, placing the school among the top 20% in Alabama for diversity.
- The acceptance rate is 99%, reflecting broad enrollment availability for local early learning.
- Tuition and specific fees are not listed, with area elementary private schools averaging $11,182 annually.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$11,068 (In-State) / $19,936 (Out-of-State)
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center?
The acceptance rate of Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
When is the application deadline for Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center is Emerald Mountain Christian School (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
Christian
4125 Rifle Range Rd
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-0555
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 123 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1025 South Hull Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 262-8685
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
714 Cedar Street
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 265-5521
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-5 | 74 students
Christian
1728 S Hull St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 386-1749
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2416 W Cloverdale Park
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 834-8990
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
Christian
4125 Rifle Range Rd
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-0555
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
3240 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8210
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Assembly of God
3975 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-3887
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Presbyterian
1701 E. Trinity Blvd.
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8195
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 14 students
2813 E S Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 676-2418
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
Christian
4125 Rifle Range Rd
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-0555
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-5 | 74 students
Christian
1728 S Hull St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 386-1749
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students
All-boys (Christian)
301 Dexter Ave
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 694-9200
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1765 Highland Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 264-1078
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-6 | 57 students
Christian
1870 S Ct St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 261-4141
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
Christian
4125 Rifle Range Rd
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-0555
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 123 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1025 South Hull Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 262-8685
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
714 Cedar Street
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 265-5521
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2416 W Cloverdale Park
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 834-8990
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 111 students
Daycare / Preschool
230 Coosa St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 834-2484
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8213 County Road 33
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
8563.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Lafayette St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
8563.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alternative School
816 Cardinal Ln
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-3833
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-3833
8568.2 miles
Gr: 3-12
Vocational School
1301 Upper Kingston Rd
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-0258
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 361-0258
8568.2 miles
Gr: 9-12
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Upper Kingston Rd
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 365-8804
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 365-8804
8568.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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The average private school tuition in Montgomery, AL is $10,596 for elementary schools and $11,568 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montgomery, AL is 96% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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