First Assembly Christian School

First Assembly Christian School in Ashland, AL serves co–educational students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
Established in 1997, the school has an enrollment of 224 students across all grades with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1.
The school maintains affiliations with the Assembly of God and is a member of multiple organizations including the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) and the National Christian School Association (NCSA).
Student diversity at First Assembly Christian School includes approximately 6.4% students of color.
The school provides regular elementary and secondary education consistent with regional private school offerings in rural Alabama.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Student Body

Total Students
224 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Brad Strother
Admissions Associate
Phyllis Hubbard
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are First Assembly Christian School often compared to?
First Assembly Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Clay County Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for First Assembly Christian School?
The application deadline for First Assembly Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,644 for elementary schools and $11,706 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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