Private schools in Houston County, AL
9 schools. About 1,508 students in all (2023-24). 6 on the state’s CHOOSE Act list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-11 | 142 |
| Crossroads Baptist Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Houston Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 672 |
| Northside Methodist Church & Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 582 |
| Providence Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Ridgecrest Christian Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Beulah Land Christian Academy | PreK-K | 5 |
| New Day Academy | 6-12 | 65 |
| Westgate Christian School | PreK-5 | 42 |
Houston County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Dothan
- Among Alabama counties
- 8th most private schools of 55; 3% of the state’s 339
- Typical school
- 142 students (5 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Westgate Christian School, 42 students; Houston Academy, 672 students
- Students per teacher
- 10.8 typical, 6 to 14.1 across 5 schools
- Association members
- 2, most often the American Association of Christian Schools
- To a 4-year college
- 99% of graduates at the typical high school (3 reporting)
- Verified tuition
- Houston Academy $7,083
- State program
- Education savings account, $7,000 per student at a participating school
How CHOOSE Act works
- Christian, not Catholic4
- Nonsectarian2
- Not in federal survey3
- Pre-K (and up)5
- Elementary (K to 5)5
- Middle (6 to 8)4
- High school (9 to 12)4
- K to 12, one school2
- Under 501
- 50 to 1492
- 150 to 2990
- 300 to 5991
- 600 or more1
- Houston County67%
- All of Alabama73%
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Alabama CHOOSE Act schools, list dated October 23, 2026, checked October 26, 2026.
- Award and rules: Alabama CHOOSE Act, official page, read October 1, 2026.
- Tuition for 1 school: each school’s own website, last read October 5, 2026.
Cities in and around Houston County
Neighboring counties
- Dale County (1)
- Henry County (1)
- Coffee County (2)
- Barbour County (2)
- Pike County (4)
- Crenshaw County (2)
- Covington County (1)
- Bullock County (1)
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