Union Chapel M.B. Church Child Development Center is a Christ-centered school that provides child care and academics, for the sake of fulfilling the church's God-ordained role in carrying out the Christian education mandate in Deuteronomy 6:7, Proverbs 22:6, and 2 Timothy 3: 15--17.
Our goal is to assist in educating your children emotionally, academically, socially and spiritually in a safe, healthy and happy Christian environment.
The Child Development Center continues to be based on Pastor Lacy's founding principles.
We are still among the most affordable centers in Madison County, yet our quality of care is second to none.
We continue to provide jobs, thereby increasing the economic base of the community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Union Chapel Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Union Chapel M.B. Church Child Development Center is a Christ-centered school that provides child care and academics, for the sake of fulfilling the church's God-ordained role in carrying out the Christian education mandate in Deuteronomy 6:7, Proverbs 22:6, and 2 Timothy 3: 15--17. Our goal is to assist in educating your children emotionally, academically, socially and spiritually in a safe, healthy and happy Christian environment. The Child Development Center continues to be based on Pastor Lacy's founding principles. We are still among the most affordable centers in Madison County, yet our quality of care is second to none. We continue to provide jobs, thereby increasing the economic base of the community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Union Chapel Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Union Chapel Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Union Chapel Christian Academy is Huntsville Educational Service (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/acad (2.3 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 11/5/2014
My child has learned more in this school than she did in public school. She has excelled being in this school. She wants to get up and go to school. She wants to learn and loves reading now. Every child feels welcomed. As the parent of an introvert, it warms my heart to see her engaging with students.
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