St. Barnabas Regional School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 145 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,305
Acceptance rate: 85%
Application Deadline: Apr. 21 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Barnabas Regional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Barnabas Regional School
Pre-K	31
Kind	6
1	14
2	10
3	13
4	12
5	20
6	10
7	16
8	13

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Year Founded

1958

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Student Body

Total Students

145 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

List of Courses Offered

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Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Apr. 21 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,305

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Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

School Notes

St. Barnabas School was founded in 1958, and the tradition of excellence in education continues today.
The mission of St. Barnabas Regional School is to educate students spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically so that they are able to thrive and enrich the society in which they live.
Saint Barnabas Regional School serves the community by producing students who have been taught to think independently and objectively, and to make valid judgments.
Survival of our way of life in America depends upon the quality of leadership our schools are able to produce.
Catholic Schools have the opportunity and responsibility to make our nation a better place.
They provide a unique setting within which young people's faith can become living, conscious, and active.
Catholic schools accept the challenge and the obligation to be unique, contemporary, and oriented to Christian service.
A Catholic school is unique because of its total commitment to the three-fold purpose of Christian education: message, community, and service.
This mission creates an atmosphere wherein Catholic faith can be integrated with life and learning.
With the goal of high school preparedness for all students, the objective of Saint Barnabas Regional School is to provide excellence in a Christian academic atmosphere with community support.

St. Barnabas School was founded in 1958, and the tradition of excellence in education continues today. The mission of St. Barnabas Regional School is to educate students spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically so that they are able to thrive and enrich the society in which they live. Saint Barnabas Regional School serves the community by producing students who have been taught to think independently and objectively, and to make valid judgments. Survival of our way of life in America depends upon the quality of leadership our schools are able to produce. Catholic Schools have the opportunity and responsibility to make our nation a better place. They provide a unique setting within which young people's faith can become living, conscious, and active. Catholic schools accept the challenge and the obligation to be unique, contemporary, and oriented to Christian service. A Catholic school is unique because of its total commitment to the three-fold purpose of Christian education: message, community, and service. This mission creates an atmosphere wherein Catholic faith can be integrated with life and learning. With the goal of high school preparedness for all students, the objective of Saint Barnabas Regional School is to provide excellence in a Christian academic atmosphere with community support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Barnabas Regional School cost?

St. Barnabas Regional School's tuition is approximately $4,305 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Barnabas Regional School?

The acceptance rate of St. Barnabas Regional School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 86%.

What sports does St. Barnabas Regional School offer?

St. Barnabas Regional School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.

What is St. Barnabas Regional School's ranking?

St. Barnabas Regional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Barnabas Regional School?

The application deadline for St. Barnabas Regional School is Apr. 21 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 21 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is St. Barnabas Regional School located?

St. Barnabas Regional School is located in the South Eastlake neighborhood of Birmingham, AL. There are 3 other private schools located in South Eastlake.

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The average private school tuition in Birmingham, AL is $9,571 for elementary schools and $13,245 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Birmingham, AL is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).