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#142 of 207 private schools in AL
South Baldwin Christian Academy
School · Gulf Shores, AL
A private school in Gulf Shores, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
6900 STATE HIGHWAY 59, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
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Where South Baldwin Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,079/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,861
Median home value
$366,600
Median rent
$1,365/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36542; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
South Baldwin Christian Academy is listed in Gulf Shores, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About South Baldwin Christian Academy
South Baldwin Christian Academy is a private school in Gulf Shores, AL, serving approximately 154 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Baldwin Christian Academy
What grades does South Baldwin Christian Academy serve?
South Baldwin Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend South Baldwin Christian Academy?
South Baldwin Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Baldwin Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Baldwin Christian Academy is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does South Baldwin Christian Academy rank in AL?
South Baldwin Christian Academy ranks #142 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is South Baldwin Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
South Baldwin Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South Baldwin Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, South Baldwin Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is South Baldwin Christian Academy a religious school?
South Baldwin Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Baldwin County
- Phone
- (251) 968-1230
- Area population (ZIP 36542)
- 17,335
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 50.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36542; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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