St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, AL, serves 351 udents in grades 9 through 12 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 2016, the school operates as a co–educational Catholic high school with a udent–teacher ratio of 11:1 supported by 32 teachers.
The udent body at this Fairhope Catholic high school includes approximately 12% students of color, reflecting some diversity.
Michael Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama based on enrollment size.
The school is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) and provides education in a rural area near Daphne and other Fairhope private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Michael Catholic High School 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 9-12
Year Founded
2016
Student Body
Total Students
351 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Michael Catholic High School's ranking?
St. Michael Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Michael Catholic High School?
The application deadline for St. Michael Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Michael Catholic High School is Renaissance School Of The Eastern Shore (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Eastern Shore Early Childhood (3.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eastern Shore Early Childhood
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
1090 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 100 students
10526 Country Rd
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 990-0041
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 990-0041
3.4 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 75 students
St. James Episcopal School
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
860 N Section St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
8 Marietta Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1503 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
10526 Country Rd
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 990-0041
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 990-0041
3.4 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 75 students
Bayshore Christian School ![Bayshore Christian School Photo - Bayshore Ambassadors!]( "Bayshore Christian School Photo - Bayshore Ambassadors!")
(Presbyterian)
316 Presbyterian Dr
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0011
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0011
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bayside Academy
(1)
303 Dryer Ave
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
17395 State Highway 104
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5043
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-5043
7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students
6389 Spanish Fort Blv
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 621-1126
Daphne, AL 36527
(251) 621-1126
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eastern Shore Early Childhood
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
1090 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 100 students
10526 Country Rd
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 990-0041
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 990-0041
3.4 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 75 students
St. James Episcopal School
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
860 N Section St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
8 Marietta Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1503 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eastern Shore Early Childhood
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
1090 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-3449
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 100 students
St. James Episcopal School
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
860 N Section St
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-2912
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
8 Marietta Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9347
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1503 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Bayshore Christian School ![Bayshore Christian School Photo - Bayshore Ambassadors!]( "Bayshore Christian School Photo - Bayshore Ambassadors!")
(Presbyterian)
316 Presbyterian Dr
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0011
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0011
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6875 Burroughs Ln
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-1077
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-1077
8388.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Er Dickson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Bit And Spur Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1180
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1180
8389 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 967 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Longleaf Dr
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1195
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1195
8389 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Goodwill Easter Seal Center Special Child
Special Education School
10 Westminster Way
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-3122
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-3122
8389.2 miles
Gr: PK
Covenant Academy Of Mobile
Charter School
4568 Halls Mill Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 510-3671
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 510-3671
8389.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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