Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,255
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Shoals Christian School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,255
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
216 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
15 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Details are in the Student/Parent Handbook
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
Advanced Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus AB
AP Human GeographyAP Language
AP Literature
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
This is the 2016-2017 tuition for 6th - 8th grades. Please contact our Admissions Director for complete tuition schedule.
% on Financial Aid
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,336
Admissions Director
Didi Vardaman
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Key ClubMiddle School Student Government Assocation
Student Government Association
Club or Organization:
Jr. High Scholars BowlMath Olympics
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
Red Cross ClubRobotics Team
Science FairSCS Ambassadors
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassesArt Shows
Drama
School Notes
- MISSION STATEMENT We will assist Christian families by providing a Christ-centered, biblically based education emphasizing excellence in character, academics, and service to Christ and others.
- "All of your children will be taught by the Lord and great will be your children's peace." Isaiah 54:13
- VISION STATEMENT Shoals Christian School (SCS) is a school whose constituents are increasingly committed to lives of holiness and prayer.
- The school's leadership is committed to make decisions consistent with its mission statement and the principles of God's Word.
- SCS follows biblical principles of stewardship and is dedicated to future growth and financial stability.
- Students of SCS are growing in the knowledge of the Lord, are challenged to reach their full academic potential, and are impacting their world for Christ.
- CORE VALUES
- 1. Christ-likeness (Colossians 1:18)
- 2. Gods Word As Absolute Truth (Psalm 119:160, 2 Timothy 3:16)
- 3. Christian family (Psalm 127:3-5, Deuteronomy 6:4-7)
- 4. Stewardship (Luke 12:48)
- 5. Student Potential (Colossians 1:28)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shoals Christian School cost?
Shoals Christian School's tuition is approximately $6,255 for private students.
What schools are Shoals Christian School often compared to?
Shoals Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Mars Hill Bible School, St. Joseph Regional Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Shoals Christian School offer?
Shoals Christian School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Shoals Christian School?
The application deadline for Shoals Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the Shoals Christian School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Fall Break
October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Shoals Christian School is Mars Hill Bible School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 752 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
698 Cox Creek Pkwy
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
1125 Sherrod Ave
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-4483
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
2710 Darby Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 764-8200
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-8
Christian
2302 Hough Rd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1749
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
P.o. Box 875
Florence, AL 35631
(256) 767-2251
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 752 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
698 Cox Creek Pkwy
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Sports: 8
Christian
1900 Covenant Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-4436
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 48 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
510 JC Mauldin Highway
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-5345
Distance: 31.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students
Baptist
10485 County Road 460
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 974-8771
Distance: 32.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
All-boys
942 Andrew Jackson Dr
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3272
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 752 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
698 Cox Creek Pkwy
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
2710 Darby Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 764-8200
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-8
Christian
2302 Hough Rd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1749
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School (Catholic)
115 Plum St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-1923
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Sports: 8
Christian
1900 Covenant Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-4436
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 752 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
698 Cox Creek Pkwy
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1203
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
1125 Sherrod Ave
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 766-4483
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
2710 Darby Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 764-8200
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-8
Christian
2302 Hough Rd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 767-1749
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
P.o. Box 875
Florence, AL 35631
(256) 767-2251
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 High School Dr
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-4434
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-4434
8700.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 North Pike
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-6422
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-6422
8700.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 New Bethel Road
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
8706.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 44%)
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
8707.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
8707.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
School Reviews
5 8/4/2018
I've have four children who have attended this school with one child still attending. I can't say enough wonderful things about this school and the faculty. Like all schools they are not perfect, but they always tackle the issues with love and compassion. The atmosphere is that of a big family. The teachers and staff have an open door policy where open communication is encouraged to make the school a better place. The staff and school will always hold a special place in our hearts.
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