The Passionist Community established St. Mary's Parish in 1943 in a small frame church that was dedicated on March 21st.
The school was dedicated the following year. Over fifty-nine years later, there are three buildings that house children in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
The school continues its mission helping each student to develop through religion, academic and social training with a faculty willing to grow and share their own Christianity with each other, the students and their families.
We believe in discipline based on self-respect, a concern for others, and a display of Christian living.
We also believe that the best Catholic education for each child entails teachers, parents, and administrators working together in an atmosphere of trust and cooperation.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Marys Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Marys Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Marys Catholic School is Restoration Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Miracle Academy Private Christian School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Crumbey Bethel Primitive Bapt (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Crumbey Bethel Primitive Bapt
Daycare / Preschool
444 58th St
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 788-5053
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 788-5053
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Miracle Academy Private Christian School
(Christian)
3420 Hickory Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 283-4015
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 283-4015
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Jesus Christ Christian School
(Christian)
2820 Avenue E
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 788-0590
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 788-0590
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Restoration Academy ![Restoration Academy Photo]( "Restoration Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4600 Carnegie Ave
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 405 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Rivers Of Living Waters Faith Church
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
309 20th St Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 925-6900
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 925-6900
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 19 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Restoration Academy ![Restoration Academy Photo]( "Restoration Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4600 Carnegie Ave
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 405 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Build Up
Vocational/Technical School
2301 Ave E
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 847-4086
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 847-4086
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2001 19th Street Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 787-9937
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 787-9937
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sardis Christian School
(Baptist)
1620 4th Ct W
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 786-4379
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 786-4379
3.3 miles
Gr: K-9 | 141 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
2701 Sydney Drive
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 423-8660
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 423-8660
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Miracle Academy Private Christian School
(Christian)
3420 Hickory Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 283-4015
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 283-4015
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Jesus Christ Christian School
(Christian)
2820 Avenue E
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 788-0590
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 788-0590
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Restoration Academy ![Restoration Academy Photo]( "Restoration Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4600 Carnegie Ave
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 405 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Rivers Of Living Waters Faith Church
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
309 20th St Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 925-6900
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 925-6900
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 19 students
Holy Family Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1916 19th St Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 780-5858
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 780-5858
2.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Crumbey Bethel Primitive Bapt
Daycare / Preschool
444 58th St
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 788-5053
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 788-5053
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Jesus Christ Christian School
(Christian)
2820 Avenue E
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 788-0590
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 788-0590
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
New Hope Christian Elementary School
(Baptist)
1740 Cleburn Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(256) 357-4968
Birmingham, AL 35211
(256) 357-4968
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Our Future Ministry
Daycare / Preschool
1698a Tuscaloosa Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 923-9555
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 923-9555
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
1137 10th Pl S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
8628.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Bankhead Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245
Cordova, AL 35550
(205) 483-7245
8628.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
8628.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 777 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Woodstock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19456 Eastern Valley Rd
Woodstock, AL 35188
(205) 938-2028
Woodstock, AL 35188
(205) 938-2028
8628.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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