The Passionist Community established St. Mary's Parish in 1943 in a small frame church that was dedicated on March 21st.
The school was dedicated the following year. Over fifty-nine years later, there are three buildings that house children in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
The school continues its mission helping each student to develop through religion, academic and social training with a faculty willing to grow and share their own Christianity with each other, the students and their families.
We believe in discipline based on self-respect, a concern for others, and a display of Christian living.
We also believe that the best Catholic education for each child entails teachers, parents, and administrators working together in an atmosphere of trust and cooperation.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Marys Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Marys Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Marys Catholic School is Restoration Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Miracle Academy Private Christian School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Crumbey Bethel Primitive Bapt (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Crumbey Bethel Primitive Bapt
Daycare / Preschool
444 58th St
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 788-5053
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 788-5053
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Miracle Academy Private Christian School
(Christian)
3420 Hickory Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 283-4015
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 283-4015
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Jesus Christ Christian School
(Christian)
2820 Avenue E
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 788-0590
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 788-0590
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Restoration Academy ![Restoration Academy Photo]( "Restoration Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4600 Carnegie Ave
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 405 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Rivers Of Living Waters Faith Church
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
309 20th St Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 925-6900
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 925-6900
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 19 students
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