About Us

Churchill Academy is a one-of-a-kind school for bright children with unique learning differences.  For some this may mean that they can read information, but cannot remember it.  For others this means that they understand what they read, but cannot express it.  Many are gifted in specific intellectual and academic areas, but their potential is overlooked by educators because they aren't able to achieve in mainstream academic environments with traditional methods, materials and techniques.  These children learn differently.

Churchill Academy is a unique, supportive environment with individualized academic programming for grades K-12.  Churchill's low student-teacher ratio, tailored learning programs, remedial programming, and behavior management techniques teach to students' strengths, and addresses their weaknesses.  We provide detailed biannual progress reports, training seminars, and other activities which foster parent involvement.

Lisa Hanlon Schroeder founded Churchill Academy in 1996.  The school was first housed at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Montgomery, Alabama.  The doors opened for the first time on August 25, 1996 with 36 students, three teachers, and two additional staff members.  The following year, two classrooms were added.  In 1998 the school was moved to Vaughn Plaza and was filled to capacity with 90 students, eight teachers, and seven additional staff.

In the Fall of 2004, Churchill Academy settled into their new, permanent home on Ray Thorington Road.  The maximum enrollment for the school is now at 125.  This allows for a low teacher-student ratio with approximately 12 students per class in the lower school and 5-15 per class in the high school.