Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Bethel Christian Academy
About the School
- Bethel Christian Academy in Dothan, AL serves 97 students in grades PK through 10 within a rural community setting.
- The co–educational school is affiliated with the Baptist denomination and holds membership in the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
- The student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 14 teachers, allowing for individualized instruction across early childhood to high school levels.
- The school's enrollment includes 2.7% students of color, reflecting diversity within its rural Dothan locale.
- Bethel Christian Academy offers a religiously oriented PK–10 education in a rural Alabama environment, with a smaller enrollment compared to nearby private schools.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bethel Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Bethel Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bethel Christian Academy is New Day Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ridgecrest Christian School (4.1 miles away)
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Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students
Alternative School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1231 Fortner St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Montessori School
205 Holly Ln
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1380 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students
Alternative School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 692 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 98 students
Baptist
2574 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-8222
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
Methodist
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students
Alternative School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-4 | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1792 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-3315
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Church of Christ
617 Westgate Pkwy
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1231 Fortner St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Montessori School
205 Holly Ln
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1380 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Houston County Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
8501.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Wicksburg Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
8501.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Wicksburg High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
8501.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
3971 S Hwy 231
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
8501.9 miles
Gr: 7-12
Slocomb High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Esto Hwy
Slocomb, AL 36375
(334) 886-2008
Slocomb, AL 36375
(334) 886-2008
8501.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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