St. Pius X School

217 S Sage Avenue Mobile, AL 36606
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,930
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Since 1957, St. Pius X School has been dedicated to the attainment of educational excellence in the Catholic tradition of academics, culture, health and civic responsibility.
  • We take pride in our tradition of providing an educational atmosphere which permits each pupil to develop the maximum capacity of his/her ability and offers challenges which lead to the maturity of each student who chooses to become a contributing member of our Christian heritage.
  • Saint Pius X School offers a quality Catholic Christian environment that promotes intellectual, spiritual and moral growth.
  • We provide a solid education, rooted in the Gospel values and supported through parental and community involvement.
  • In our students we cultivate knowledge and nurture faith, and in so doing, create the leaders of tomorrow.
  • The main thrust of St. Pius X Catholic School is to create an atmosphere enlivened by the Gospel spirit of freedom and charity, to help youth grow as the new creation they were made by Baptism, and to order the whole of human culture to the news of salvation, so that the light of faith will illumine the knowledge which students gradually gain of the world, of life and of mankind.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,930
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Affordability
School History

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Various - contact office
Year Founded
1957

Student Body

Total Students
157 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
Average Class Size
22 students
Number of AP Courses
2 courses
Advanced Courses
Pre-AP Vertical Alignment with McGill-Toolen Math and English

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Rate is for one student / contributer level. Call office for other rates.
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Principal

School Notes

  • SACS Accredited Member NCEA Only Catholic Elementary School with Pre-AP Vertical Alignment with McGill-Toolen Catholic School Scholars' Bowl Team 4th Place in Invitational Super Tournament (out of 36 teams) 2 of 5 McGill-Toolen 2010 Physics Team Members are SPX Alumni
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Pius X School cost?
St. Pius X School's tuition is approximately $2,930 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Pius X School?
The acceptance rate of St. Pius X School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
What is St. Pius X School's ranking?
St. Pius X School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Pius X School?
The application deadline for St. Pius X School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mobile, AL is $10,133 for elementary schools and $13,327 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Mobile, AL is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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