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#127 of 207 private schools in AL
Our Lady of Sorrows
Elementary School · Birmingham, AL
A private elementary school in Birmingham, AL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1720 OXMOOR RD, Birmingham, AL 35209
- 14:1 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 Our Lady of Sorrows 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 85Very Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$72,383
Median home value
$465,600
Median rent
$1,246/mo
College educated
54.4%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Shades Cahaba Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Edgewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 921 | Compare → |
| Islamic Academy of AlabamaPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 183 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Our Lady of Sorrows is listed in Birmingham, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Lady of Sorrows is a private elementary school in Birmingham, AL, serving approximately 336 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Lady of Sorrows
What grades does Our Lady of Sorrows serve?
Our Lady of Sorrows serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Our Lady of Sorrows?
Our Lady of Sorrows has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Sorrows?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Sorrows is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Lady of Sorrows rank in AL?
Our Lady of Sorrows ranks #127 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Our Lady of Sorrows's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady of Sorrows has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Our Lady of Sorrows a private school?
Yes, Our Lady of Sorrows 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 Our Lady of Sorrows a religious school?
Our Lady of Sorrows has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 879-3237
- Area population (ZIP 35209)
- 33,476
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 35209; 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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