Providence Christian School

Providence Christian School, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Dothan, Alabama.
Providence, established in 1995, strives to be a school that touches the whole family and encourages all students to become all that God calls them to be.
By God's grace we are striving to be a school that impacts the entire family and encourages each student to become all that God calls him to be.
The School exists as a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in partnership with the families of the Wiregrass Community who share FPC's vision for classical, Christ-centered education.
This educational model emphasizes character development and academic excellence. The families associated with the school will be seen as having the primary responsibility for the spiritual, intellectual, and physical instruction of the children.
The school's aim is to provide a loving atmosphere that compliments a godly home.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Providence Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12

Student Body

Total Students
597 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Providence Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Providence Christian School, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Dothan, Alabama. Providence, established in 1995, strives to be a school that touches the whole family and encourages all students to become all that God calls them to be. By God's grace we are striving to be a school that impacts the entire family and encourages each student to become all that God calls him to be. The School exists as a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in partnership with the families of the Wiregrass Community who share FPC's vision for classical, Christ-centered education. This educational model emphasizes character development and academic excellence. The families associated with the school will be seen as having the primary responsibility for the spiritual, intellectual, and physical instruction of the children. The school's aim is to provide a loving atmosphere that compliments a godly home.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Providence Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Providence Christian School?
The application deadline for Providence Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $7,808 for elementary schools and $8,758 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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