Westminster Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Westminster Christian Academy in Huntsville, AL serves 748 students from preschool through 12th grade in a city–based setting.
Founded in 1964, the co–ed school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 18.
The school maintains a Presbyterian religious affiliation and is a member of Christian Schools International and other regional independent school associations.
Approximately 18% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Westminster Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for its student body size.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 748 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Westminster Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Christian Schools International (CSI)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Presbyterian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Westminster Christian Academy
Pre-K	48
Kind	40
1	48
2	42
3	40
4	42
5	56
6	58
7	51
8	37
9	65
10	68
11	89
12	64

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Year Founded

1964

Student Body

Total Students

748 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

73 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Mary Cooper

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

School Notes

School Mascot: Wildcats

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Westminster Christian Academy offer?

Westminster Christian Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Westminster Christian Academy's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for Westminster Christian Academy?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Huntsville, AL is $12,215 for elementary schools and $13,171 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Huntsville, AL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).