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Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8

Mobile, AL

4255 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL 36609

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 14 Christian schools in Mobile

Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower is a Christian private school in Mobile, Alabama, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 369 students and around 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 175 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
369
Teachers
31.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 240 girls, 129 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 8 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 94% of Christian elementary schools in Alabama.
    • Compared with 33 Christian elementary schools in Alabama.

    Students by survey year

    365’19–20642’21–22369’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K110
    K41
    135
    236
    335
    442
    550
    640
    740
    850

    Student body

    White84%
    Black12%
    Asian2%
    Two or more races2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Alabama

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower

    What grades does Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower serve?

    Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower?

    About 369 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lower?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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