Bethel Christian Academy in Dothan, AL serves 97 students in grades PK through 10 within a rural community setting.
The co–educational school is affiliated with the Baptist denomination and holds membership in the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
The student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 14 teachers, allowing for individualized instruction across early childhood to high school levels.
The school's enrollment includes 2.7% students of color, reflecting diversity within its rural Dothan locale.
Bethel Christian Academy offers a religiously oriented PK–10 education in a rural Alabama environment, with a smaller enrollment compared to nearby private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 97 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-10
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bethel Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Bethel Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bethel Christian Academy is New Day Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ridgecrest Christian School (4.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Day Academy
Alternative School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
2.4 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students
Ridgecrest Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1231 Fortner St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
Dothan Montessori School
Montessori School
205 Holly Ln
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1380 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Day Academy
Alternative School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
2.4 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Houston Academy
(2)
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 692 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Crossroads Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2574 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-8222
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-8222
7.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Tuition listed
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Day Academy
Alternative School
700 E Cottonwood Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-7373
2.4 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Brenda Preparatory School & Nt
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1792 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-3315
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-3315
5.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 51 students
617 Westgate Pkwy
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ridgecrest Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1231 Fortner St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 792-8441
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
Dothan Montessori School
Montessori School
205 Holly Ln
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-7170
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
First United Methodist Church Daycare/preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1380 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2179
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
8501.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
8501.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
8501.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Alternative School
3971 S Hwy 231
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
8501.9 miles
Gr: 7-12
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Esto Hwy
Slocomb, AL 36375
(334) 886-2008
Slocomb, AL 36375
(334) 886-2008
8501.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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