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#4 of 207 private schools in AL

Top 1% of private schools

Holy Spirit Catholic School

School

601 JAMES I HARRISON JR PKWY E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

392

Student-Teacher

9.3:1

Score

8.5

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

392

Student-Teacher

9.3:1

Score

8.5

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Alabama private schools

#4 of 207

In Tuscaloosa

#1 of 7

public schools

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About Holy Spirit Catholic School

Holy Spirit Catholic School is a private school in Tuscaloosa, AL. Holy Spirit Catholic School serves approximately 392 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Spirit Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 207 private schools in AL.

How it compares2.1 pts above AL schools

8.5

This school 8.5 · Excellent
AL avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Holy Spirit Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Holy Spirit Catholic 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 Holy Spirit Catholic School compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Tuscaloosa, AL

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.3:1

This School

16.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

392

This School

581

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.5

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.1% vs 0%

Asian 16.6% vs 0%

Black 12.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 11.5% vs 0%

Holy Spirit Catholic School Tuscaloosa Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Holy Spirit Catholic School (this school)	—	392	9.3:1	8.5
Skyland Elementary School	0.3 mi	456	17.5:1	6.9
University Place Elementary School	1.5 mi	612	16.5:1	7.5
Southview Elementary School	2.0 mi	645	18.4:1	6.4
Central High School	2.0 mi	834	17:1	5.8
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary	2.8 mi	303	16.8:1	9.5
The Alberta School of Performing Arts	2.8 mi	705	15:1	8.2
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle	2.9 mi	167	16.7:1	8.4
Arcadia Elementary School	2.9 mi	420	16.2:1	6.2
Hillcrest Middle School	2.9 mi	545	18.8:1	4.6
Martin L King Jr Elementary School	3.1 mi	475	15.3:1	7.4
Hillcrest High School	3.1 mi	1,422	18.5:1	3.9
Westlawn Middle School	3.2 mi	539	16.3:1	4.5
Central Elementary School	3.2 mi	301	15.8:1	7.0
Taylorville Primary School	3.6 mi	579	18.1:1	7.8
Woodland Forrest Elementary School	3.6 mi	506	16.3:1	6.9
Oakdale Elementary School	4.3 mi	289	14.4:1	6.6
Holt High School	4.4 mi	424	14.6:1	3.2
Holt Elementary School	4.5 mi	451	18:1	6.0
Englewood Elementary School	4.6 mi	527	18.2:1	7.0
Verner Elementary School	4.8 mi	621	17.2:1	8.9

Showing 20 of 23 schools. View all schools in Tuscaloosa

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

B+ 7.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.7 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,456

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 66%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 392

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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 53.1%

Asian 16.6%

Black 12.5%

Hispanic 11.5%

Two or More 6.1%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

601 JAMES I HARRISON JR PKWY E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Spirit Catholic School may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE CAPITOL SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 3.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is AMERICAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.2/10, 2.2 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, BEAR CREEK ACADEMY (rated 5.6/10, 1.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Tuscaloosa, see our Tuscaloosa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Skyland Elementary School Tuscaloosa	0.3 mi	456	6.9
University Place Elementary School Tuscaloosa	1.5 mi	612	7.5
BEAR CREEK ACADEMY Tuscaloosa	1.8 mi	92	5.6
Central High School Tuscaloosa	2.0 mi	834	5.8
Southview Elementary School Tuscaloosa	2.0 mi	645	6.4
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tuscaloosa	2.2 mi	894	6.2
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary Tuscaloosa	2.8 mi	303	9.5
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle Tuscaloosa	2.9 mi	167	8.4
Hillcrest Middle School Tuscaloosa	2.9 mi	545	4.6
The Alberta School of Performing Arts Tuscaloosa	2.8 mi	705	8.2
Hillcrest High School Tuscaloosa	3.1 mi	1,422	3.9
Arcadia Elementary School Tuscaloosa	2.9 mi	420	6.2
Taylorville Primary School Tuscaloosa	3.6 mi	579	7.8
Martin L King Jr Elementary School Tuscaloosa	3.1 mi	475	7.4
Westlawn Middle School Tuscaloosa	3.2 mi	539	4.5
Central Elementary School Tuscaloosa	3.2 mi	301	7.0
THE CAPITOL SCHOOL Tuscaloosa	3.5 mi	121	6.8
Woodland Forrest Elementary School Tuscaloosa	3.6 mi	506	6.9
CollinsRiverside Middle School Northport	3.9 mi	312	4.3
Matthews Elementary School Northport	4.0 mi	390	5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 35405 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,371

Median Home Value

$224,900

Median Rent

$1,057/mo

Population

48,564

College Educated

31.4%

Homeownership

55.3%

Avg Commute

21.6 min

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Median Age

35.3

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Fruitdale High School Fruitdale, AL	344	8.4
Marengo High School Dixons Mills, AL	246	8.4
Waterloo High School Waterloo, AL	339	8.6
Pleasant Home School Andalusia, AL	511	8.2
Valley Head High School Valley Head, AL	492	8.2
Brantley High School Brantley, AL	548	8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Spirit Catholic School

What grades does Holy Spirit Catholic School serve?

Holy Spirit Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Holy Spirit Catholic School?

Holy Spirit Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit Catholic School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Spirit Catholic School rank in AL?

Holy Spirit Catholic School ranks #4 of 207 private schools in AL.

What is Holy Spirit Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Spirit Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Spirit Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Holy Spirit Catholic School 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 Spirit Catholic School a religious school?

Holy Spirit Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 33 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 35 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 392
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 42
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 8 hours
Days Per Year: 182 days
Setting: Small City
County: Tuscaloosa County
Phone: (205) 553-5606

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