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Cottondale Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 371 students in Cottondale, AL, 12% of all K-12 students in Cottondale, AL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Cottondale, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cottondale Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Tuscaloosa Christian School
Tuscaloosa Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
1601 Prudes Mill Road
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
(1)
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Cottondale, AL Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
371
Students
21
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cottondale)
This State (AL)
# Schools
1 School
452 Schools
# Students
371 Students
81,781 Students
% Students of Color
6%
25%
0.38
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
159 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
10 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
285 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
77%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
68 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
57%
Average Class Size
21 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
10 courses
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cottondale, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Cottondale, AL is Tuscaloosa Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Cottondale?
1 private schools are located in Cottondale.
What percentage of students in Cottondale go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Cottondale are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cottondale?
100% of private schools in Cottondale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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