Providence Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 597 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Providence Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Presbyterian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Providence Christian School
1	36
2	46
3	60
4	46
5	45
6	57
7	64
8	21
9	54
10	50
11	64
12	54

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Year Founded

1995

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Student Body

Total Students

597 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Providence Christian School, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Dothan, Alabama.
Providence, established in 1995, strives to be a school that touches the whole family and encourages all students to become all that God calls them to be.
By God's grace we are striving to be a school that impacts the entire family and encourages each student to become all that God calls him to be.
The School exists as a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in partnership with the families of the Wiregrass Community who share FPC's vision for classical, Christ-centered education.
This educational model emphasizes character development and academic excellence.
The families associated with the school will be seen as having the primary responsibility for the spiritual, intellectual, and physical instruction of the children.
The school's aim is to provide a loving atmosphere that compliments a godly home.

Providence Christian School, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Dothan, Alabama. Providence, established in 1995, strives to be a school that touches the whole family and encourages all students to become all that God calls them to be. By God's grace we are striving to be a school that impacts the entire family and encourages each student to become all that God calls him to be. The School exists as a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in partnership with the families of the Wiregrass Community who share FPC's vision for classical, Christ-centered education. This educational model emphasizes character development and academic excellence. The families associated with the school will be seen as having the primary responsibility for the spiritual, intellectual, and physical instruction of the children. The school's aim is to provide a loving atmosphere that compliments a godly home.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The acceptance rate of Providence Christian School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.

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Providence Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Providence Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,686 for elementary schools and $11,698 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).