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Best Houston County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 3,221 students in Houston County, AL (there are , serving 12,663 public students). 20% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
79% of private schools in Houston County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Houston County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Emmanuel Christian School
Emmanuel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
(1)
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Map of Houston Academy
Houston Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 692 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
(2)
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Northside Methodist Church & Academy Photo
Northside Methodist Church & Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
Methodist
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
(7)
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Map of Providence Christian School
Providence Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Presbyterian
4847 Murphy Mill Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 702-8933
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Map of Bethel Christian Academy
Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 97 students
Baptist
3257 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-1567
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Map of Beulah Land Christian Academy
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
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Map of Brenda Preparatory School & Nt
Brenda Preparatory School & Nt
Gr: K-4 | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1792 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-3315
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Map of Crossroads Baptist Academy
Crossroads Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 98 students
Baptist
2574 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-8222
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Map of Dothan Montessori School
Dothan Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Montessori School
205 Holly Ln
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
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Map of First Presbyterian Preschool
First Presbyterian Preschool
Gr: K | 206 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3012 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-6283
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Map of First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool
First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1380 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
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Map of New Day Academy
New Day Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students
Alternative School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
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Map of Ridgecrest Christian School
Ridgecrest Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1231 Fortner St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
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Map of Westgate Christian School
Westgate Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Church of Christ
617 Westgate Pkwy
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearHouston County Total Schools
202514
202414
202314
202211
202111
202011
201911
201811
201711
201613
201516
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# Students
3,221 Students
81,755 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025230188179
2024230180172
2023227184174
2022271199185
2021271197180
2020271185171
2019270192175
2018270193172
2017275191180
2016250191178
2015211175167
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% Average Students of Color
15%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202515%25%34%
202415%25%34%
202314%24%33%
202211%25%33%
202111%25%32%
202011%25%32%
201911%25%31%
201811%24%31%
201714%24%32%
201615%24%32%
201515%24%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
222 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202538%56%55%
202438%55%54%
202338%55%54%
202238%54%54%
202138%53%54%
202038%52%54%
201938%50%53%
201838%50%53%
201738%50%53%
201638%49%52%
201531%50%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025151515
2024171515
2023171515
2022171515
2021171515
2020171515
2019171515
2018171515
2017171515
2016171515
2015171515
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202541013
202441012
20234811
20224711
20214811
20204911
20194711
20184711
20174710
20164710
20151710
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,168
$11,593

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
2025$15,168$11,519$15,012
2016$5,645$6,500$10,356
2015$5,645$6,867$9,939
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202595%86%81%
202495%90%85%
202395%90%85%
202295%90%85%
202195%89%85%
202095%90%85%
201995%90%85%
201895%90%85%
201795%90%85%
201695%90%85%
201595%90%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20250.450.590.65
20240.450.590.65
20230.410.580.65
20220.380.580.64
20210.380.580.64
20200.380.580.64
20190.390.590.63
20180.390.580.63
20170.420.560.61
20160.420.550.61
20150.440.560.61
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
54 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20231%2%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%1%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
34 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
209 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
20256%11%7%
20246%11%7%
20236%11%8%
20224%11%7%
20214%12%7%
20204%12%8%
20194%12%7%
20184%12%7%
20175%11%7%
20166%11%7%
20157%11%8%
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# White Students
2,351 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
72%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202572%58%52%
202472%58%52%
202375%60%52%
202277%59%54%
202177%59%54%
202077%60%54%
201977%58%56%
201877%58%56%
201774%61%58%
201674%62%58%
201573%61%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
615 Students
22,160 Students
% of Others Students
19%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHouston County AverageAlabama (AL) AverageNational Average
202519%26%26%
202419%26%26%
202317%25%25%
202216%25%25%
202116%25%25%
202016%24%24%
201917%26%24%
201817%26%23%
201719%25%22%
201618%25%22%
201518%25%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Houston County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Houston County, AL include Providence Christian School, Northside Methodist Church & Academy, and Emmanuel Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Houston County?
14 private schools are located in Houston County.
How diverse are private schools in Houston County?
Houston County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Houston County go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Houston County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Houston County?
79% of private schools in Houston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Houston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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