The Altamont School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
Birmingham, AL
4801 Altamont Rd So., Birmingham, AL 35222
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Alabama
- Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2011–12
The Altamont School is an independent private school in Birmingham, Alabama, for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. It has about 379 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Alabama. Enrollment has grown about 21% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 379
- Teachers
- 42.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 192 girls, 187 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Alabama (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 75% of independent schools in Alabama.
- Compared with 28 independent schools in Alabama.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Alabama
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Altamont School whether it takes part.
- CHOOSE Act education savings accounts · Education savings account
- Alabama Accountability Act scholarship tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about The Altamont School
What grades does The Altamont School serve?
The Altamont School serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend The Altamont School?
About 379 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Altamont School?
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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