About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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)
Show me:
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
444 58th St
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 788-5053
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Christian
3420 Hickory Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 283-4015
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Christian
2820 Avenue E
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 788-0590
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Christian
4600 Carnegie Ave
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-5 | 19 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
309 20th St Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 925-6900
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Christian
4600 Carnegie Ave
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students
Vocational/Technical School
2301 Ave E
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 847-4086
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students
Catholic
2001 19th Street Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 787-9937
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-9 | 141 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1620 4th Ct W
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 786-4379
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
2701 Sydney Drive
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 423-8660
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Christian
3420 Hickory Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 283-4015
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Christian
2820 Avenue E
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 788-0590
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Christian
4600 Carnegie Ave
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-5 | 19 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
309 20th St Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 925-6900
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Catholic
1916 19th St Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 780-5858
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
444 58th St
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 788-5053
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Christian
2820 Avenue E
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 788-0590
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Baptist
1740 Cleburn Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(256) 357-4968
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
1698a Tuscaloosa Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 923-9555
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1137 10th Pl S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-1516
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Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Grove Elementary School
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Rank:
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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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