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Dunnams Private School
Elementary School · Bessemer, AL
A private elementary school in Bessemer, AL serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
811 GLENN RD, Bessemer, AL 35022
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in AL aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Dunnams Private 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,900/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bessemer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,084
Median home value
$241,300
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35022; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Jonesboro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Empower Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–7 | 1.6 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| New Life Christian School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 119 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dunnams Private School is listed in Bessemer, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Dunnams Private School
Dunnams Private School is a private elementary school in Bessemer, AL, serving approximately 15 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dunnams Private School
What grades does Dunnams Private School serve?
Dunnams Private School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Dunnams Private School?
Dunnams Private School has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunnams Private School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunnams Private School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Dunnams Private School a private school?
Yes, Dunnams Private School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Dunnams Private School a religious school?
No, Dunnams Private School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 15
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 190 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 425-4194
- Area population (ZIP 35022)
- 23,989
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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.
- 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 35022; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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