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#118 of 207 private schools in AL
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
School · Mobile, AL
A private school in Mobile, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4255 COTTAGE HILL RD, Mobile, AL 36609
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
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Where Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,430/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,724
Median home value
$201,800
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
43.1%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Bright Beginnings AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Mobile Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 612 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower is listed in Mobile, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower is a private school in Mobile, AL, serving approximately 642 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower
What grades does Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower serve?
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower?
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower rank in AL?
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower ranks #118 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower's MySchoolScout rating?
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower a private school?
Yes, Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower a religious school?
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 642
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Mobile County
- Phone
- (251) 634-2513
- Area population (ZIP 36609)
- 24,091
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 35
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36609; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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