Our mission at Our Lady Of Sorrows school is to provide a well-integrated curriculum that insures the religious, academic and social development of each individual child.
Our Lady Of Sorrows school strives to create a Catholic Christian educated community in which to recognize that knowledge must be enlightened by faith and made effective through service to others, not only within the school community, but also the world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Sorrows ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
406 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Lady Of Sorrows's ranking?
Our Lady Of Sorrows ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Sorrows?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Sorrows is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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