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Allan Cott School

150 Glenwood Ln Birmingham, AL 35242

Tel: (205) 969-2880

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 44 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Allan Cott School in Birmingham, AL, is a rural, nonsectarian special education school serving grades 1 through 12 with a total enrollment of 44 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 6 teachers to provide focused educational support.
Approximately 35% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some level of diversity within the rural community.
Allan Cott School operates without religious affiliation or membership in school associations, emphasizing a nonsectarian program orientation.
The school is located in a rural area of Birmingham and serves families seeking special education options outside traditional urban settings.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 44 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Allan Cott School
1	1
2	6
4	2
5	2
6	6
7	3
8	6
9	2
10	6
11	4
12	6

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Student Body

Total Students

44 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Birmingham, AL is $9,571 for elementary schools and $13,245 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Birmingham, AL is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).