McGill-Toolen Catholic High School provides a quality secondary education which enables individuals to grow in faith, to search for knowledge and truth in mind, body, and spirit, and continue building the kingdom of God on earth.
By active involvement in the learning process, students are prepared for lives of Christian leadership and service.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
856 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Scientia Pro Amor Dei-knowledge for the love of God.
- School Mascot: Yellow Jackets
- McGill-Toolen Catholic High School provides a quality secondary education which enables individuals to grow in faith, to search for knowledge and truth in mind, body, and spirit, and continue building the kingdom of God on earth.
- By active involvement in the learning process, students are prepared for lives of Christian leadership and service.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School's ranking?
Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School located?
Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School is located in the Old Dauphin Way Historic District neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 4 other private schools located in Old Dauphin Way Historic District.
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161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
3.7 miles
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65 Mobile St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
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Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5442
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5442
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4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
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1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
65 Mobile St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,242 students Tuition listed
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
5.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
65 Mobile St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,242 students Tuition listed
3650 Springhill Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5442
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5442
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
5.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
65 Mobile St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,242 students Tuition listed
3650 Springhill Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5442
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5442
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
5.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
5.9 miles
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(Catholic)
107 N Lafayette St
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-9904
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-9904
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Azalea City Montessori
Montessori School
1260 Dauphin St
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 202-5295
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 202-5295
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
1060 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-5866
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-5866
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students
310 Sengstak St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 432-5270
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 432-5270
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Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
2103 Government St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 479-5761
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 479-5761
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Mobile Assn Ret Citizens
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
65 Mobile St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,242 students Tuition listed
100 Blk Men Of Greater Mobile's Phoenix Program
Alternative School
954 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
3.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Murray School
Special Education School (Christian)
3811 Old Shell Road
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-4931
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-4931
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 25 students
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. Mary Catholic School ![St. Mary Catholic School Photo - St. Mary Fifth Grade Buddies walk their Little Kindergarten Buddies back to class after the Friday Student Mass]( "St. Mary Catholic School Photo - St. Mary Fifth Grade Buddies walk their Little Kindergarten Buddies back to class after the Friday Student Mass")
(Catholic)
107 N Lafayette St
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-9904
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-9904
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Azalea City Montessori
Montessori School
1260 Dauphin St
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 202-5295
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 202-5295
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
1060 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-5866
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-5866
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students
310 Sengstak St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 432-5270
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 432-5270
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
2103 Government St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 479-5761
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 479-5761
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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St. Mary Catholic School ![St. Mary Catholic School Photo - St. Mary Fifth Grade Buddies walk their Little Kindergarten Buddies back to class after the Friday Student Mass]( "St. Mary Catholic School Photo - St. Mary Fifth Grade Buddies walk their Little Kindergarten Buddies back to class after the Friday Student Mass")
(Catholic)
107 N Lafayette St
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-9904
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-9904
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Azalea City Montessori
Montessori School
1260 Dauphin St
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 202-5295
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 202-5295
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
1060 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-5866
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-5866
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students
310 Sengstak St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 432-5270
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 432-5270
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
2103 Government St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 479-5761
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 479-5761
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Tanner Williams Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13700 Tanner Williams Rd
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1675
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1675
8392.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Grand Bay Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Cunningham Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6511
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6511
8392.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Cora Castlen Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9960 School House Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
8392.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Breitling Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8350 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
8393.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Wilmer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7456 Wilmergeorgetown Rd
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1780
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1780
8393.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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