Very Good

#20 of 207 private schools in AL

Top 9% of private schools

Advent Episcopal Day School

Elementary School

2019 6TH AVE N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

187

Student-Teacher

8.5:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

187

Student-Teacher

8.5:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Alabama private schools

#20 of 207

In Birmingham

#7 of 31

public schools

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About Advent Episcopal Day School

Advent Episcopal Day School is a private elementary school in Birmingham, AL. Advent Episcopal Day School serves approximately 187 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Advent Episcopal Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 207 private schools in AL.

How it compares0.4 pts above AL schools

7.8

This school 7.8 · Very Good
AL avg 7.4

What Parents Should Know

At 187 students, Advent Episcopal Day School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Advent Episcopal Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Advent Episcopal Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Advent Episcopal Day School compares to 53 public schools serving similar grades in Birmingham, AL

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.5:1

This School

19.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

187

This School

490

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.8

This School

6.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 64.7% vs 0%

Black 24.6% vs 0%

Asian 2.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.1% vs 0%

Advent Episcopal Day School Birmingham Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Advent Episcopal Day School (this school)	—	187	8.5:1	7.8
Phillips Academy	0.3 mi	631	18:1	8.3
Tuggle Elementary School	1.3 mi	454	17.5:1	7.8
Norwood Elementary School	1.5 mi	227	15.1:1	5.4
EPIC Alternative Elementary School	1.7 mi	293	17.2:1	7.9
Glen Iris Elementary School	1.7 mi	786	21.8:1	4.8
Wilkerson Middle School	1.8 mi	425	25:1	2.2
Washington K8	2.0 mi	590	20.3:1	7.0
Avondale Elementary School	2.1 mi	327	16.4:1	6.7
Hayes K8	2.3 mi	672	16.8:1	7.2
Jefferson County Virtual School	2.3 mi	227	—:1	4.9
Hudson KEight School	2.6 mi	554	20.5:1	3.2
i3 Academy Phase 1	2.8 mi	420	23.3:1	7.5
BCS Virtual Academy of Learning	2.9 mi	215	53.8:1	—
Hemphill Elementary School	3.1 mi	339	16.9:1	5.6
Princeton School	3.3 mi	200	15.4:1	6.7
Bush Hills STEAM Academy	3.3 mi	402	20.1:1	4.8
Inglenook School	3.4 mi	308	15.4:1	6.2
Magic City Acceptance Academy	3.6 mi	343	14.3:1	4.6
West End Academy	4.2 mi	530	20.4:1	6.8
Minor Elementary School	4.4 mi	423	17.6:1	5.7

Showing 20 of 53 schools. View all schools in Birmingham

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

A- 7.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 51%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 187

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 64.7%

Black 24.6%

Two or More 6.4%

Asian 2.1%

Hispanic 1.1%

Native American 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2019 6TH AVE N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Advent Episcopal Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Phillips Academy (rated 8.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is EPIC Alternative Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Tuggle Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Birmingham, see our Birmingham schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Phillips Academy Birmingham	0.3 mi	631	8.3
Parker High School Birmingham	1.3 mi	854	2.5
Norwood Elementary School Birmingham	1.5 mi	227	5.4
Tuggle Elementary School Birmingham	1.3 mi	454	7.8
Ramsay High School Birmingham	1.6 mi	711	6.3
EPIC Alternative Elementary School Birmingham	1.7 mi	293	7.9
Glen Iris Elementary School Birmingham	1.7 mi	786	4.8
GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL Birmingham	1.8 mi	96	7.8
ST ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOL Birmingham	1.8 mi	179	5.8
Washington K8 Birmingham	2.0 mi	590	7.0
Wilkerson Middle School Birmingham	1.8 mi	425	2.2
Jefferson County Virtual School Birmingham	2.3 mi	227	4.9
Avondale Elementary School Birmingham	2.1 mi	327	6.7
ISLAMIC ACADEMY OF ALABAMA Birmingham	2.4 mi	183	8.2
Hudson KEight School Birmingham	2.6 mi	554	3.2
HOLY FAMILY CRISTO REY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Birmingham	2.5 mi	197	6.4
Hayes K8 Birmingham	2.3 mi	672	7.2
BUILD UP COMMUNITY SCHOOL Birmingham	2.6 mi	57	6.2
CREATIVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Birmingham	2.8 mi	126	7.4
Homewood Middle School Homewood	2.9 mi	974	8.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 35203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$46,829

Median Home Value

$288,600

Median Rent

$954/mo

Population

3,301

College Educated

40.9%

Homeownership

27.7%

Poverty Rate

25.3%

Median Age

41.6

Similar Schools

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Bridgeport Elementary School Bridgeport, AL	182	7.8
HILLTOP MONTESSORI SCHOOL Birmingham, AL	113	7.8
Shelby Elementary School Shelby, AL	239	7.8
Hollywood Elementary School Hollywood, AL	181	7.7
Southside Primary School Selma, AL	143	7.7
Fruithurst Elementary School Fruithurst, AL	243	7.9

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 49 Some Transit
Bike Score: 66 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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