New Life Christian Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 192 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,000
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School News

- 08/01/2025
New Life Christian Academy celebrates opening of new building.
- 02/12/2025
New Life Christian competes in first ever playoff games

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	New Life Christian Academy
Nursery	33
Pre-K	36
Kind	20
1	20
2	15
3	16
4	12
5	12
6	6
7	6
8	7
9	2
10	2
11	3
12	2

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Year Founded

1990

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Thu. May 20, 2027

Campus Size

22 acres

School Motto

To educate students academically, spiritually, & culturally and to develop their character; to allow students to realize their God-given potential and to live lives that glorify God.

Student Body

Total Students

192 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

93%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Accelerated Christian Education (School of Tomorrow) (ACE)
Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)
National Association of 草榴社区 Schools (NAPS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,000

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Tuition Notes

We do accept AAA scholarships as well as CHOOSE ACT scholarships.

Summer Program Cost

$450

% on Financial Aid

85%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,000

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

LaTasha Vaughn

Admissions Associate

Brandy White

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Track and Field

Colors

Blue and Gold

School Mascot

Eagle

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Beta ClubCoding Club

National Honor SocietySGA

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirClassical Piano

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Basketball TeamTrack and Field

Youth Cheer

School Notes

Our Mission: To educate students academically, spiritually, & culturally and to develop their character; to allow students to realize their God-given potential and to live lives that glorify God.
New Life Christian Academy is a church school (nonpublic) founded in 1990 by Pastors Willie and Annie Blackmon.
We educate and minister to the whole child--mind, body, and spirit.
In attendance are grades K3 preschool through 12th grade.
New Life Christian Academy believes in providing a superior education.
NLCA is a member of the Association of Christian Schools.
Our graduates continue their learning process through enrolling in pre-professional programs of study at universities, and even enlisting in the military.
The Academy uses the A Beka curriculum and our three-year-olds are prepared to read using this curriculum.

It is our honor as a church school to provide your child with a wholesome, educational experience. Children grow in the admonition of the Lord to fulfill their God given purpose. We academically challenge them via our college preparatory curriculum while providing opportunities for techinical/career courses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does New Life Christian Academy cost?

New Life Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students and $450 for summer students.

What schools are New Life Christian Academy often compared to?

New Life Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Covenant Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of New Life Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of New Life Christian Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.

What sports does New Life Christian Academy offer?

New Life Christian Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Track and Field.

What is New Life Christian Academy's ranking?

New Life Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for New Life Christian Academy?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 9/19/2025

I am so excited that New Life Christian Academy is still around after 30 years. My oldest son went there, and it was an awesome experience. If we didn't move away, he would have graduated from New Life Christian Academy. Love this school!!!

- Posted by Parent - Sara Drivas

5 11/2/2018

As a Christian school, we can design instruction to personalize attention through smaller class sizes in order to not only meet state standards, but to exceed those state standards. This is a position of strength, particularly when you consider that we exceed the standards for today's fast paced learning with a biblical worldview.

- Posted by Parent - Polly Cope Laird

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Did You Know?

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).