Very Good
#21 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 10% of private schools
Glen Iris Baptist School
School · Birmingham, AL
A private school in Birmingham, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1137 10TH PL S, Birmingham, AL 45205
- 7.5:1 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 Glen Iris Baptist 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$41,357
Median home value
$112,600
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
29.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Islamic Academy of AlabamaPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Ephesus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Bcs Virtual Academy of LearningEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.6 mi | 215 | 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.
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.
Glen Iris Baptist School is listed in Birmingham, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Glen Iris Baptist School
Glen Iris Baptist School is a private school in Birmingham, AL, serving approximately 96 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glen Iris Baptist School
What grades does Glen Iris Baptist School serve?
Glen Iris Baptist School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Glen Iris Baptist School?
Glen Iris Baptist School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Iris Baptist School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Iris Baptist School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Glen Iris Baptist School rank in AL?
Glen Iris Baptist School ranks #21 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Glen Iris Baptist School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glen Iris Baptist 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 Glen Iris Baptist School a private school?
Yes, Glen Iris Baptist School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Glen Iris Baptist School a religious school?
Glen Iris Baptist School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 96
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 323-1516
- Area population (ZIP 45205)
- 18,615
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 45205; 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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