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The Gathering Place Christian Academy

635 Park Ave
Moody, AL 35004
The Gathering Place Christian Academy in Moody, AL, serves 171 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
The school has 29 teachers and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1, supporting classroom instruction for elementary and middle school levels.
Founded with a Methodist affiliation, the academy offers regular elementary and secondary programs in a rural locality.
The student body includes 6.6% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Tuition information is not listed; families can compare local private school costs with Alabama's average elementary tuition of $10,629.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,644 for elementary schools and $11,706 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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