Temple Christian Academy

1707 South Main Street Atmore, AL 36502
tca-atmore.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

About the School

  • Temple Christian Academy in Atmore, AL, serves 33 co–ed students from preschool through 10th grade in a town–based setting.
  • Founded in 1993, the school has a Baptist–oriented religious affiliation and is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with a total of 3 teachers.
  • Temple Christian Academy's student body includes 13% students of color, reflecting some diversity within its enrollment.
  • As a town–based program, the school offers a PK–10 academic program focused on elementary and secondary education.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

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

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • A Biblical Philosophy of Education.
    Since God authored all truth, we are obligated to teach that truth from His point of view.

  • High Academic Standards.
    Students at TCA, on average, score 1 to 1 1/2 years above the national norm on standardized achievement test. Our excellent kindergarten program teaches students to read by age 5.

  • Character Training.
  • At TCA, children are trained to do right because it is right to do right.
  • Training in Biblical Principles.
  • Students at TCA are taught to respect God's Word and to govern their lives according to the principles contained therein.

  • Christian Teachers.
    The teacher who knows Christ personally and is totally committed to Him can mold attitudes and direct the child to Christ and thus to the truth.



  • Quality Christian Textbooks.


  • TCA utilizes the nationally recognized A Beka Book curriculum produced by Pensacola Christian College. This curriculum is used in thousands of Christian schools around the world.

  • Safe, Highly Disciplined, Well-Ordered Environment.
    At TCA, we believe it is our responsibility to provide an environment conducive to learning. The teacher in our classroom is the authority and must be respected by the student.



  • Smaller Class Sizes, thus More Individualized Attention.
    The student/teacher ratio for the '08-'09 school year is 15:1. This is substantially lower than both the local and national average.


  • Presentation of the Gospel.
    At TCA, it is our goal that every student be given a clear-cut presentation of the gospel of Christ and an opportunity to accept Christ as Savior.



  • Emphasis Placed on Patriotism and Love of Country.


  • Students at TCA are taught to appreciate the traditions of our country and to respect our way of life and the American flag.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

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Temple Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Escambia Academy, Atmore Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Temple Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Temple Christian Academy 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).

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