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#110 of 207 private schools in AL
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Elementary School · Birmingham, AL
A private elementary school in Birmingham, AL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1916 19TH ST ENSLEY, Birmingham, AL 35218
- 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 Holy Family Catholic Academy 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$30,966
Median home value
$79,500
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
9%
Homeownership
36.5%
Poverty rate
30.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35218; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Princeton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Central Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Charles a Brown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 312 | 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.
Holy Family Catholic Academy is listed in Birmingham, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Family Catholic Academy
Holy Family Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Birmingham, AL, serving approximately 36 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Family Catholic Academy
What grades does Holy Family Catholic Academy serve?
Holy Family Catholic Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Family Catholic Academy?
Holy Family Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic Academy 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 Holy Family Catholic Academy rank in AL?
Holy Family Catholic Academy ranks #110 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Holy Family Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Family Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holy Family Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, Holy Family Catholic Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Holy Family Catholic Academy a religious school?
Holy Family Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 780-5858
- Area population (ZIP 35218)
- 6,628
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 35218; 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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