Top 3 Best Dothan Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 3,179 students in Dothan, AL (there are 22 public schools, serving 9,565 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Dothan, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Dothan, AL include Providence Christian School, Houston Academy and Emmanuel Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
79% of private schools in Dothan, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Dothan Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Emmanuel Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Grades: PK-12
| 389 students
Houston Academy
(2)
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
Grades: PK-12
| 684 students
Northside Methodist Church & Academy
Northside Methodist Church & Academy Photo - Exciting learning environment
(Methodist)
(7)
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Grades: PK-12
| 618 students
Providence Christian School
(Presbyterian)
4847 Murphy Mill Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 702-8933
Grades: 1-12
| 597 students
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3257 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-1567
Grades: PK-10
| 97 students
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Grades: PK-1
| 90 students
Brenda Preparatory School & Nt
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1792 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-3315
Grades: K-4
| 51 students
Crossroads Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2574 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-8222
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Dothan Montessori School
Montessori School
205 Holly Ln
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
First Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3012 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-6283
Grades: K
| 206 students
First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1380 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
Grades: PK-K
| 83 students
New Day Academy
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Grades: 5-12
| 58 students
Ridgecrest Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1231 Fortner St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
Grades: PK-K
| 49 students
Westgate Christian School
(Church of Christ)
(1)
617 Westgate Pkwy
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dothan, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Dothan, AL include Providence Christian School, Houston Academy and Emmanuel Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Dothan, AL?
14 private schools are located in Dothan, AL.
How diverse are private schools in Dothan, AL?
Dothan, AL private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Dothan, AL go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Dothan, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dothan, AL?
79% of private schools in Dothan, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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