In the fall of 1957, the Audubon Heights Church School opened with Ms. Laura Barnes as its first teacher.
By 1979, the school needed a larger facility. The Audubon Heights property was sold and a country school purchased in the Big Cove area.
The name of the school was changed to Big Cove Junior Academy.
Big Cove Christian Academy offers grades- Kindergarten through Ninth. Each year, 25 to 35 students enjoy the benefits of a Christian education at Big Cove Christian Academy.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AL School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,888
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Big Cove Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Quality Christian Education for Each Student
- In the fall of 1957, the Audubon Heights Church School opened with Ms. Laura Barnes as its first teacher.
- By 1979, the school needed a larger facility.
- The Audubon Heights property was sold and a country school purchased in the Big Cove area.
- The name of the school was changed to Big Cove Junior Academy.
- Big Cove Christian Academy offers grades- Kindergarten through Ninth.
- Each year, 25 to 35 students enjoy the benefits of a Christian education at Big Cove Christian Academy.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Big Cove Christian Academy cost?
Big Cove Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $6,888 for private students.
What is Big Cove Christian Academy's ranking?
Big Cove Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Big Cove Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Big Cove Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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