Eastwood Christian School provides an education centered on Truth which prepares students to think properly about the world. Eastwood believes our students are not machines to be programmed, but creatures made in the image of God whose minds and bodies must be cultivated to reach their full potential.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / May. 31
- Source: Verified school update
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Top Rankings
Eastwood Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Total Students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms are purchased from Lands End.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / May. 31
Tuition Notes
See website admissions page for tuition costs.
Admissions Director
Rachel VanEgmond
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Theatre
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Clay Shooting Team, Grammar School Soccer
Theatre
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Clay Shooting Team, Grammar School Soccer
School Notes
- Eastwood Christian School is a ministry of Eastwood Presbyterian Church and is a Christ-centered, classical college preparatory school (K-12). Its educational philosophy is committed to discipling young people through academics so as to foster a love of learning and a passion for Jesus Christ.Rightly understood, arts, academics, and athletics should help us gain knowledge, understanding, and wisdom which lead us to truth, goodness, and beauty. At ECS, we employ a classical, Christian method to guide our children to truth, una veritas. Students are exposed to broad-based knowledge in the context of a Christian worldview.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Eastwood Christian School offer?
Eastwood Christian School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Eastwood Christian School's ranking?
Eastwood Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Eastwood Christian School?
The application deadline for Eastwood Christian School is Jan. 31 / May. 31.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2018
We have had 3 kids at ECS for up to 10 years. We can't imagine going anywhere else. Every subject is taught with Christ at the center. Our kids are getting a great classical christian education that will carry them into adulthood.
5 10/6/2018
We have 5 kids at Eastwood and have been very blessed by this school. We hope to see our girls and boys continue to thrive at Eastwood
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