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#63 of 207 private schools in AL
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First Assembly Christian School
School · Ashland, AL
A private school in Ashland, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
85621 HWY 9, Ashland, AL 36251
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
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Where First Assembly Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,164/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,094
Median home value
$158,200
Median rent
$442/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
First Assembly Christian School is listed in Ashland, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Assembly Christian School
First Assembly Christian School is a private school in Ashland, AL, serving approximately 143 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Assembly Christian School
What grades does First Assembly Christian School serve?
First Assembly Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend First Assembly Christian School?
First Assembly Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Assembly Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Assembly Christian School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Assembly Christian School rank in AL?
First Assembly Christian School ranks #63 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is First Assembly Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Assembly Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Assembly Christian School a private school?
Yes, First Assembly Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Assembly Christian School a religious school?
First Assembly Christian School has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Gender Split
- 70% M / 30% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Assembly of God
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Phone
- (256) 276-7059
- Area population (ZIP 36251)
- 5,146
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36251; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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