Rushton School (2025-26 Profile)

5201 Messer Airport Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35212

Rushton School is a campus-based school serving young people, ages 12 to 18 years, who are experiencing emotional conflict.

Located on the campus of Gateways Residential Program and licensed by the State of Alabama Department of Education, Rushton School meets the educational and emotional needs of children through a team-oriented treatment approach.

Students are assigned therapists who work with the family and the child simultaneously during placement.

Therapeutic recreation, counseling, field trips and group work are also included in daily treatment activities.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 6-11
Enrollment: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-11

Student Body

Total Students

14 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

83%

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Rushton School is a campus-based school serving young people, ages 12 to 18 years, who are experiencing emotional conflict. Located on the campus of Gateways Residential Program and licensed by the State of Alabama Department of Education, Rushton School meets the educational and emotional needs of children through a team-oriented treatment approach. Students are assigned therapists who work with the family and the child simultaneously during placement. Therapeutic recreation, counseling, field trips and group work are also included in daily treatment activities.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Rushton School is often viewed alongside schools like Allan Cott School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Rushton School?

The application deadline for Rushton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Rushton School located?

Rushton School is located in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 2 other private schools located in Woodlawn.

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