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#180 of 207 private schools in AL
Tuscaloosa Christian School
School · Cottondale, AL
A private school in Cottondale, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1601 PRUDE MILL RD, Cottondale, AL 35453
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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 Tuscaloosa Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low247/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,162
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35453; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| Holy Spirit Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tuscaloosa Christian School is listed in Cottondale, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Tuscaloosa Christian School
Tuscaloosa Christian School is a private school in Cottondale, AL, serving approximately 307 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tuscaloosa Christian School
What grades does Tuscaloosa Christian School serve?
Tuscaloosa Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Tuscaloosa Christian School?
Tuscaloosa Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Christian School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tuscaloosa Christian School rank in AL?
Tuscaloosa Christian School ranks #180 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Tuscaloosa Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tuscaloosa Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tuscaloosa Christian School a private school?
Yes, Tuscaloosa Christian School 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 Tuscaloosa Christian School a religious school?
Tuscaloosa Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Phone
- (205) 553-4303
- Area population (ZIP 35453)
- 12,522
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 35453; 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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