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)
Allan Cott School
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
School Type
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Allan Cott School often compared to?
Allan Cott School is often viewed alongside schools like Rushton School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Allan Cott School?
The application deadline for Allan Cott School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Allan Cott School vs. Rushton School
The nearest high school to Allan Cott School is Jefferson Christian Academy (5.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Highlands School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Church At Brookhills Early (3.5 miles away)
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Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3145 Brook Highland Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-3053
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
4901 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
4855 Meadow Brook Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-3020
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-4 | 15 students
Baptist
4445 Montevallo Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 960-4649
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
Church of Christ
1500 Heritage Place Drive
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
Church of Christ
1500 Heritage Place Drive
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 861 students
Christian
4000 Eagle Point Corporate Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 201-0327
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 376 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 19
4801 Altamont Road South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 874-3501
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students
Alternative School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 903-6359
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students
Christian
8301 8th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 834-5433
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
4901 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-4 | 15 students
Baptist
4445 Montevallo Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 960-4649
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
Church of Christ
1500 Heritage Place Drive
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
6 Abbott Square
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 437-9343
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 861 students
Christian
4000 Eagle Point Corporate Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 201-0327
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3145 Brook Highland Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-3053
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
4901 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
4855 Meadow Brook Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-3020
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
Church of Christ
1500 Heritage Place Drive
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
6 Abbott Square
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 437-9343
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5450 Yellow Jacket Boulevard
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4730
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4730
8632.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
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4800 Mcadory School Rd
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4700
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4700
8632.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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1950 Intermediate School Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4100
8632.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Mccalla School Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
8632.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4950 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3700
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3700
8633 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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