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#65 of 207 private schools in AL

Top 31% of private schools

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School

School

5350 VAUGHN RD, Montgomery, AL 36116

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

764

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

764

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Alabama private schools

#65 of 207

In Montgomery

#4 of 14

public schools

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About Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is a private school in Montgomery, AL. Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School serves approximately 764 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 207 private schools in AL.

How it compares0.4 pts above AL schools

6.8

This school 6.8 · Average
AL avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory 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.

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How Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School compares to 51 public schools serving similar grades in Montgomery, AL

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.8:1

This School

18.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

764

This School

537

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.8

This School

5.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 63% vs 0%

Black 17.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 6.5% vs 0%

Asian 5.6% vs 0%

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Montgomery Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School (this school)	—	764	10.8:1	6.8
LEAD Academy Building A	0.5 mi	380	20:1	7.1
LEAD Academy Building B	0.5 mi	378	34.4:1	2.1
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School	1.1 mi	573	16.4:1	7.6
Vaughn Road Elementary School	1.2 mi	477	17.7:1	5.3
Brewbaker Middle School	1.3 mi	861	20.5:1	4.1
Brewbaker Primary School	1.4 mi	758	16.1:1	8.7
Brewbaker Intermediate School	1.4 mi	551	21.2:1	5.8
Booker T Washington Magnet High School	1.6 mi	505	20.2:1	7.0
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School	1.9 mi	433	15.5:1	9.8
Dannelly Elementary School	2.6 mi	591	17.9:1	5.5
Dozier Elementary School	2.6 mi	392	16.3:1	5.5
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School	2.7 mi	1,592	20.2:1	2.1
Flowers Elementary School	2.8 mi	411	17.9:1	4.8
Fitzpatrick Elementary School	2.9 mi	367	17.5:1	5.7
Park Crossing High School	3.1 mi	871	16.4:1	6.5
Crump Elementary School	3.2 mi	544	18.1:1	4.6
Halcyon Elementary School	3.2 mi	615	17.1:1	6.1
Bear Exploration Center	3.3 mi	503	17.3:1	8.2
Goodwyn Middle School	3.3 mi	757	22.3:1	2.8
McKee Middle School	3.8 mi	599	18.7:1	5.2

Showing 20 of 51 schools. View all schools in Montgomery

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 5.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 56%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.9 / 10

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Enrollment 764

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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 63.0%

Black 17.5%

Two or More 7.2%

Hispanic 6.5%

Asian 5.6%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5350 VAUGHN RD, Montgomery, AL 36116

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School may also want to explore other schools in the area. TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER #02603 (rated 6.5/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, EVANGEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.5/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Montgomery, see our Montgomery schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LEAD Academy Building A Montgomery	0.5 mi	380	7.1
LEAD Academy Building B Montgomery	0.5 mi	378	2.1
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School Montgomery	1.1 mi	573	7.6
Brewbaker Middle School Montgomery	1.3 mi	861	4.1
Vaughn Road Elementary School Montgomery	1.2 mi	477	5.3
Brewbaker Primary School Montgomery	1.4 mi	758	8.7
Brewbaker Intermediate School Montgomery	1.4 mi	551	5.8
EASTWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Montgomery	1.4 mi	224	6.0
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Montgomery	1.3 mi	63	6.3
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Montgomery	1.4 mi	601	6.7
SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER #02603 Montgomery	1.5 mi	96	6.5
Booker T Washington Magnet High School Montgomery	1.6 mi	505	7.0
EVANGEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Montgomery	1.6 mi	180	6.5
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School Montgomery	1.9 mi	433	9.8
Dozier Elementary School Montgomery	2.6 mi	392	5.5
MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT HAMPSTEAD Montgomery	2.5 mi	11	—
Fitzpatrick Elementary School Montgomery	2.9 mi	367	5.7
Dannelly Elementary School Montgomery	2.6 mi	591	5.5
Flowers Elementary School Montgomery	2.8 mi	411	4.8
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School Montgomery	2.7 mi	1,592	2.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 36116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$53,973

Median Home Value

$137,000

Median Rent

$1,056/mo

Population

44,369

College Educated

33.2%

Homeownership

47.5%

Avg Commute

22.8 min

Poverty Rate

23.7%

Median Age

33.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Billingsley High School Billingsley, AL	623	6.8
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Montgomery, AL	601	6.7
WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Huntsville, AL	718	6.7
Fayetteville High School Sylacauga, AL	578	7.0
McKenzie High School Mckenzie, AL	467	7.0
RANDOLPH SCHOOL Huntsville, AL	926	6.6

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 8 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 19 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 39 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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