Our Lady Of The Valley School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 224 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,500
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Our Lady Of The Valley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Our Lady Of The Valley School
Pre-K	27
Kind	25
1	25
2	25
3	20
4	20
5	20
6	20
7	24
8	18

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia/ Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1984

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 28, 2027

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1998, 2001

Campus Size

2 acres

Student Body

Total Students

224 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform required K5 to 8

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,500

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Tuition Notes

rates differ depending on parishioner status

% on Financial Aid

15%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,000

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Andrew Rothery

Admissions Associate

Danielle Lazenby

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballFootball

Martial ArtsVolleyball

Colors

Blue & Grey

School Mascot

Eagle

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Science Olympiad

Arts and Music Programs:

Drama Club

School Notes

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School is a learning community that provides a Christ-centered education which stresses academic excellence and positive moral development.
We encourage students to reach their full potential in a creative and nurturing environment that promotes Gospel values.
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School Community will provide an environment in which God's children become self-directed, life-long learners.
Students will become contributing members of society empowered by a personal value system based upon the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School has had a tradition of providing a curriculum that stresses academic achievement within a Catholic community where children feel loved and respected by peers and by teachers who use teaching methods that build positive self esteem. In addition to core academic subjects and religion, the curriculum includes Spanish, computer, counseling, physical education and the arts.
Advanced math and science and exploratory classes are offered in the middle school.
The curriculum places an emphasis on learning through problem solving.
The curriculum is marked by current content and fresh approaches to methodology and fulfills guidelines of the Diocese of Birmingham, State of Alabama Department of Education and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The school's programs make use of many sources of reading materials, a wide variety of audio-visual and technology tools and a hands-on multi-text approach in content areas.

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School is a learning community that provides a Christ-centered education which stresses academic excellence and positive moral development. We encourage students to reach their full potential in a creative and nurturing environment that promotes Gospel values. Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School Community will provide an environment in which God's children become self-directed, life-long learners. Students will become contributing members of society empowered by a personal value system based upon the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School has had a tradition of providing a curriculum that stresses academic achievement within a Catholic community where children feel loved and respected by peers and by teachers who use teaching methods that build positive self esteem. In addition to core academic subjects and religion, the curriculum includes Spanish, computer, counseling, physical education and the arts. Advanced math and science and exploratory classes are offered in the middle school. The curriculum places an emphasis on learning through problem solving. The curriculum is marked by current content and fresh approaches to methodology and fulfills guidelines of the Diocese of Birmingham, State of Alabama Department of Education and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school's programs make use of many sources of reading materials, a wide variety of audio-visual and technology tools and a hands-on multi-text approach in content areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Our Lady Of The Valley School cost?

Our Lady Of The Valley School's tuition is approximately $6,500 for private students.

What sports does Our Lady Of The Valley School offer?

Our Lady Of The Valley School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Martial Arts and Volleyball.

What is Our Lady Of The Valley School's ranking?

Our Lady Of The Valley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of The Valley School?

The application deadline for Our Lady Of The Valley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 5/21/2015

I've had five children matriculate through OLV over 22 years, with this being our last year. It is a terrific academic, faith-based institution, twice winning the national U.S. Blue Ribbon School of excellence award. Their students excel in academics, in the arts, in the sciences, and a wide variety of athletics are offered beginning in 1st grade. I would highly recommend the school to anyone.

- Posted by Parent - dcart

5 8/23/2013

This is a top notch school and students really grow both in their faith and knowledge. More than that though the schools offers a wide array of activities and athletics to allow children to explore their talents at a very early age. Now that our children are in high school, I appreciate OLV even more because they were so well prepared for high school with a great moral, academic, and social foundation. Thank you OLV!

- Posted by Parent - bmmem

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Birmingham, AL is $9,671 for elementary schools and $12,266 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Birmingham, AL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).