Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Covenant Christian School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Campus Size
17 acres
Student Body
Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 25%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$583,000 2024 Scholarship Offers
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
School Notes
- Covenant Christian School began in 1985 in rented facilities with two teachers and 19 children in kindergarten and first grade. Covenant has developed a reputation unique to the Shoals area for offering a quality, multi-denominational Christian academic education with all academic aspects based on the Bible and biblical principles.
- Covenant provides a Christian approach to education and life for the Shoals area.
- Prayer, academic excellence, and spiritual and moral development are central to Covenant's purpose. Covenant prepares students in the basics so that they can be confident in their abilities and successful in their work.
- The academic program includes English, history, math, science, computer, music, fine arts, drama, physical education, and the Discovery Program.
- Covenant's course of study focuses on a traditional approach.
- Bible and Biblical principles are key parts of each school day.
- School Motto: The mission of Covenant Christian School is to provide an environment of Christian academic excellence that will enable its students to develop a biblical world and life view.
- School Mascot: Eagle
- Covenant Christian School began in 1985 in rented facilities with two teachers and 19 children in kindergarten and first grade. Covenant has developed a reputation unique to the Shoals area for offering a quality, multi-denominational Christian academic education with all academic aspects based on the Bible and biblical principles. Covenant provides a Christian approach to education and life for the Shoals area. Prayer, academic excellence, and spiritual and moral development are central to Covenant's purpose. Covenant prepares students in the basics so that they can be confident in their abilities and successful in their work. The academic program includes English, history, math, science, computer, music, fine arts, drama, physical education, and the Discovery Program. Covenant's course of study focuses on a traditional approach. Bible and Biblical principles are key parts of each school day.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Bret Waldrep, graduated in 2007 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Covenant Christian School?
Covenant Christian School famous alumni include: Bret Waldrep, graduated in 2007.
What sports does Covenant Christian School offer?
Covenant Christian School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Covenant Christian School?
The application deadline for Covenant Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Covenant Christian School is Mars Hill Bible School (8.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Joseph Regional Catholic School (5.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Play World Child Care Learning (5.2 miles away)
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115 Plum St
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(256) 766-1923
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Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-4483
Distance: 7.5 mi
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2302 Hough Rd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1749
Distance: 8.1 mi
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Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
2710 Darby Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 764-8200
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 752 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
698 Cox Creek Pkwy
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
301 Heathrow Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 767-7070
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 48 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
510 JC Mauldin Highway
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-5345
Distance: 24.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students
Baptist
10485 County Road 460
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 974-8771
Distance: 33.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 40 students
Baptist
645 Highway 25
Dennis, MS 38838
(662) 454-7531
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
115 Plum St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-1923
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: NS-8
Christian
2302 Hough Rd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1749
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
2710 Darby Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 764-8200
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 752 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
698 Cox Creek Pkwy
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
301 Heathrow Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 767-7070
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
P.o. Box 875
Florence, AL 35631
(256) 767-2251
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
115 Plum St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-1923
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
1125 Sherrod Ave
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-4483
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: NS-8
Christian
2302 Hough Rd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1749
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
2710 Darby Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 764-8200
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Cherokee High School
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(256) 359-4434
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(256) 359-4434
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Rank:
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(256) 332-1376
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(256) 332-1376
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(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Rank:
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(256) 383-6471
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