For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 371 students in Cottondale, AL (there are , serving 2,680 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Cottondale, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Cottondale, AL is Tuscaloosa Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Cottondale, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top-Ranked Cottondale 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1601 Prudes Mill Road
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Cottondale)
This State (AL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
371 Students
81,770 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
20 Teachers
6,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
56%
Average Class Size
21 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
10 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$11,593
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
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
n/a
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
68 Students
22,175 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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