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Allan Cott School

150 Glenwood Ln Birmingham, AL 35242

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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 (2026-27)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Birmingham, AL is $9,571 for elementary schools and $12,266 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Birmingham, AL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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