Very Good
#20 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 9% of private schools
Advent Episcopal Day School
Elementary School · Birmingham, AL
A private elementary school in Birmingham, AL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2019 6TH AVE N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Advent Episcopal Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,331/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,829
Median home value
$288,600
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
27.7%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Tuggle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Norwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 227 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Advent Episcopal Day School is listed in Birmingham, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Advent Episcopal Day School
Advent Episcopal Day School is a private elementary school in Birmingham, AL, serving approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Advent Episcopal Day School
What grades does Advent Episcopal Day School serve?
Advent Episcopal Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Advent Episcopal Day School?
Advent Episcopal Day School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Advent Episcopal Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Advent Episcopal Day School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Advent Episcopal Day School rank in AL?
Advent Episcopal Day School ranks #20 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Advent Episcopal Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Advent Episcopal Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Advent Episcopal Day School a private school?
Yes, Advent Episcopal Day School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Advent Episcopal Day School a religious school?
Advent Episcopal Day School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 252-2535
- Area population (ZIP 35203)
- 3,301
- Area median age
- 41.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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