Holy Spirit Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 435 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Holy Spirit Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Holy Spirit Catholic School
Pre-K	35
Kind	31
1	31
2	30
3	26
4	31
5	32
6	34
7	25
8	42
9	33
10	24
11	33
12	28

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Year Founded

1963

Colors

White, Black, Red, Scarlet

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Student Body

Total Students

435 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,000

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Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1 million

School Notes

Holy Spirit Catholic School has provided academic excellence to Catholic and non-Catholic students alike for over 50 years. A structured academic program is offered in which students learn to think critically and develop academically, socially, spiritually, and physically. Students are nurtured in a safe environment with Christian values.
Family input and involvement is encouraged. Enrichment activities, fine arts, sports, and computers promote personal development of our students.
The preschool level incorporates weekly thematic units and prepares each child for the kindergarten level.
The elementary school offers a strong academic program that enables each child to benefit from establishing goals and working to accomplish his/her objectives.
The middle and high school continues to prepare each student for college and beyond through high academic standards while stressing the importance of self discipline and commitment.

School Motto: Educating the Whole Child
School Mascot: Saints

Holy Spirit Catholic School has an accredited college preparatory curriculum. Honors and AP classes are offered. Average ACT scores continue to surpass average national, state and local scores. Before and afterschool care is available. The school takes pridein outstandingachievements in science,math, music, art, social sciences, andsports including recognition onat thelocal, state,national and international levels.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Holy Spirit Catholic School cost?

Holy Spirit Catholic School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Holy Spirit Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of Holy Spirit Catholic School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 86%.

What is Holy Spirit Catholic School's ranking?

Holy Spirit Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Holy Spirit Catholic School?

The application deadline for Holy Spirit Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 12/2/2022

Two boys attended Holy Spirit. It is safe, and healthy and does a great job preparing kids for college. I wouldn`t consider any other school!

- Posted by Parent - TK

5 8/2/2017

Excellent curriculum for all grade levels . Great Christian values. Teachers that go above and beyond .

- Posted by Parent - Jack

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,686 for elementary schools and $11,698 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).