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Big Cove Christian Academy

6354 Highway 431 S Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • School Type: 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
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • School Type: 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

School Rankings

Big Cove Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Motto
Quality Christian Education for Each Student

Student Body

Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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School Notes

  • 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.
  • 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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The average private school tuition in Madison County, AL is $9,282 for elementary schools and $8,679 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Madison County, AL is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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