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#65 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 31% of private schools
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School
School · Montgomery, AL
A private school in Montgomery, AL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
5350 VAUGHN RD, Montgomery, AL 36116
- 10.8:1 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.
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Where Montgomery Catholic Preparatory 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,830/100K
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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
$53,973
Median home value
$137,000
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
47.5%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36116; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Trinity Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Sylvan Learning Center #02603Private · tuition | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is listed in Montgomery, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is a private school in Montgomery, AL, serving approximately 764 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School
What grades does Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School serve?
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School?
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School rank in AL?
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School ranks #65 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory 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 Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School a religious school?
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 764
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (334) 272-7220
- Area population (ZIP 36116)
- 44,369
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 36116; 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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