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#110 of 207 private schools in AL

Holy Family Catholic Academy

Elementary School

1916 19TH ST ENSLEY, Birmingham, AL 35218

Private

Enrollment

36

Student-Teacher

7.5:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Alabama private schools

#110 of 207

In Birmingham

#20 of 31

public schools

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Holy Family Catholic Academy

6.3/10

Elementary School in Birmingham · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.7/10

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About Holy Family Catholic Academy

Holy Family Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Birmingham, AL. Holy Family Catholic Academy serves approximately 36 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Family Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 207 private schools in AL.

How it compares1.1 pts below AL schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • AL avg 7.4

What Parents Should Know

At 36 students, Holy Family Catholic Academy 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 7.5:1 students to teachers, Holy Family Catholic Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Holy Family Catholic Academy 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 Holy Family Catholic Academy compares to 53 public schools serving similar grades in Birmingham, AL

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
This School
vs
19.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
36
This School
vs
490
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 94.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.6% vs 0%
Holy Family Catholic Academy Birmingham Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Holy Family Catholic Academy (this school) 6.3
Minor Elementary School 5.7
JacksonOlin High School 1.9
Bush Hills STEAM Academy 4.8
Princeton School 6.7
Central Park Elementary School 6.2
Charles A Brown Elementary School 7.1
West End Academy 6.8
Wylam Elementary School 7.1
Hemphill Elementary School 5.6
South Hampton K8 6.7
Richard Arrington Elementary 8.4
Wilkerson Middle School 2.2
Green Acres Middle School 4.1
Legacy Prep 7.6
Tuggle Elementary School 7.8
Jones Valley Middle School 3.5
Washington K8 7.0
Minor Community School 5.3
Magic City Acceptance Academy 4.6
EPIC Alternative Elementary School 7.9

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 11%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 2.7 / 10
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Enrollment 36
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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)

Black 94.4%
Hispanic 5.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1916 19TH ST ENSLEY, Birmingham, AL 35218

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Family Catholic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Richard Arrington Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Legacy Prep (rated 7.6/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Charles A Brown Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Birmingham, see our Birmingham schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Minor Elementary School Birmingham 0.4 mi 5.7
JacksonOlin High School Birmingham 0.8 mi 1.9
BUILD UP Birmingham 1.0 mi 6.2
Bush Hills STEAM Academy Birmingham 1.1 mi 4.8
Princeton School Birmingham 1.4 mi 6.7
Central Park Elementary School Birmingham 1.8 mi 6.2
West End Academy Birmingham 2.0 mi 6.8
Charles A Brown Elementary School Birmingham 2.0 mi 7.1
C J Donald Middle School Fairfield 1.9 mi 2.4
Fairfield High Preparatory School Fairfield 2.0 mi 3.1
South Hampton K8 Birmingham 2.3 mi 6.7
Hemphill Elementary School Birmingham 2.1 mi 5.6
Wylam Elementary School Birmingham 2.0 mi 7.1
Richard Arrington Elementary Birmingham 2.6 mi 8.4
NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Birmingham 2.5 mi 6.7
RESTORATION ACADEMY Fairfield 2.3 mi 6.6
EPHESUS ACADEMY Birmingham 2.4 mi 4.1
Green Acres Middle School Birmingham 2.9 mi 4.1
Legacy Prep Birmingham 3.1 mi 7.6
Wilkerson Middle School Birmingham 2.6 mi 2.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 35218 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$30,966

Median Home Value

$79,500

Median Rent

$897/mo

Population

6,628

College Educated

9%

Homeownership

36.5%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

30.9%

Median Age

40.1

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ST DOMINIC CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mobile, AL 6.6
LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN CENTER KINGDOM ACADEMY Mobile, AL 6.7
NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Birmingham, AL 6.7
WESTGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dothan, AL 6.8
MCRAE LEARNING CENTER Selma, AL 5.7

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
37 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES 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

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