Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,242 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Ums-wright Preparatory School
About the School
- Ums-wright Preparatory School provides education for the whole person mental, moral, and physical intensively tailored to the needs of the individual student.
- His goal remains central today to the educational philosophy of UMS-wright.
- Dr. Wright once said, the school, and every auxiliary of the school, must keep in mind that now abideth mind, body, and spirit, these three but the greatest of these is spirit.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,242 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Ums-wright Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Pre-K largest at 109 students, the highest grade count at Ums-wright Preparatory School, ahead of all other grades.
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,242 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ums-wright Preparatory School cost?
Ums-wright Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
What schools are Ums-wright Preparatory School often compared to?
Ums-wright Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul's Episcopal School by visitors of our site.
What is Ums-wright Preparatory School's ranking?
Ums-wright Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Ums-wright Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Ums-wright Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ums-wright Preparatory School located?
Ums-wright Preparatory School is located in the South Crichton neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other private schools located in South Crichton.
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Popular comparisons: Ums-wright Preparatory School vs. St. Paul's Episcopal School
People that viewed Ums-wright Preparatory School also viewed these schools: St. Paul's Episcopal School, Mcgill-toolen Catholic High School, Cottage Hill Christian Academy, St. Luke's Episcopal School and Mobile Christian School.
The nearest high school to Ums-wright Preparatory School is Mobile Assn Ret Citizens (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grace Temple Christian Academy (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 21
Episcopal
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 856 students
Catholic
1501 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 445-2904
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 18
Baptist
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 21
Episcopal
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 856 students
Catholic
1501 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 445-2904
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 18
Baptist
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 21
Episcopal
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 18
Baptist
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 2,000 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8650 Tanner Williams Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 21
Episcopal
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 18
Baptist
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Church of Christ
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 2,000 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8650 Tanner Williams Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 65 students
Alternative School (Christian)
159 Hemley Ave
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 478-9200
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
217 S Sage Avenue
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 533-9476
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
2103 Government St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 479-5761
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-11 | 25 students
Special Education School (Christian)
3811 Old Shell Road
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-4931
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-11 | 25 students
Special Education School (Christian)
3811 Old Shell Road
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-4931
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 21
Episcopal
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 856 students
Catholic
1501 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 445-2904
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students
Alternative School
954 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 457-9465
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 65 students
Alternative School (Christian)
159 Hemley Ave
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 478-9200
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
217 S Sage Avenue
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 533-9476
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
2103 Government St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 479-5761
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-11 | 25 students
Special Education School (Christian)
3811 Old Shell Road
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-4931
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 65 students
Alternative School (Christian)
159 Hemley Ave
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 478-9200
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
217 S Sage Avenue
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 533-9476
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
2103 Government St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 479-5761
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 21
Episcopal
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
107 N Lafayette St
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 433-9904
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(251) 221-5400
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(251) 479-4900
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Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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(251) 221-1705
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1705
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Bottom 50%10
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Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-3186
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-3186
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
School Reviews
5 5/9/2013
Highly recommended. Strong academic rigor and great preparation for college. Also, many extracurricular activities in both athletics and the arts. Faculty are well-trained and highly motivated.
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