Mother Mary School

Mother Mary School in Phenix City, AL serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a Catholic educational setting.
The school enrolls 80 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 8 total teachers.
The student body reflects racial diversity, with 97% students of color and 33 Black (not Hispanic) students enrolled.
Located in a suburban community, Mother Mary School is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Mother Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for diversity based on its student demographics.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Mother Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Mother Mary School is often viewed alongside schools like Phenix City Schools by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mother Mary School?
The application deadline for Mother Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,644 for elementary schools and $11,706 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).

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