First Presbyterian Preschool in Dothan, AL, offers a co–ed kindergarten program serving 206 students in an urban community setting.
Founded in 2023, the school provides early childhood education with a Presbyterian religious affiliation.
The school employs 4 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 52:1.
Student diversity includes 1.4% students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of the Dothan area.
First Presbyterian Preschool operates alongside several other local early learning programs within a 2–mile radius in Dothan.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
206 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Proclaiming Christ’s Glory to Transform Lives
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are First Presbyterian Preschool often compared to?
First Presbyterian Preschool is often viewed alongside schools like Houston Academy by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from First Presbyterian Preschool?
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When is the application deadline for First Presbyterian Preschool?
The application deadline for First Presbyterian Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: First Presbyterian Preschool vs. Houston Academy
The nearest high school to First Presbyterian Preschool is Houston Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Westgate Christian School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
617 Westgate Pkwy
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Houston Academy
(2)
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 692 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1380 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Dothan Montessori School
Montessori School
205 Holly Ln
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Ridgecrest Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1231 Fortner St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Houston Academy
(2)
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 692 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
Crossroads Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2574 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-8222
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-8222
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Tuition listed
Providence Christian School
(Presbyterian)
4847 Murphy Mill Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 702-8933
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 702-8933
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
617 Westgate Pkwy
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Houston Academy
(2)
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 692 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
617 Westgate Pkwy
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Houston Academy
(2)
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 692 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1380 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Dothan Montessori School
Montessori School
205 Holly Ln
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Ridgecrest Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1231 Fortner St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Geneva County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
819 S 6th Ave
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2923
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2923
8503.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Geneva County High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Lily St
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
8503.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Geneva County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 West Lily St
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
Hartford, AL 36344
(334) 588-2943
8503.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
A M Windham Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4466
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4466
8504 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Daleville High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4461
Daleville, AL 36322
(334) 598-4461
8504 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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