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#127 of 207 private schools in AL

Our Lady of Sorrows

Elementary School

1720 OXMOOR RD, Birmingham, AL 35209

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

336

Student-Teacher

14:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

336

Student-Teacher

14:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Alabama private schools

#127 of 207

In Birmingham

#24 of 31

public schools

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About Our Lady of Sorrows

Our Lady of Sorrows is a private elementary school in Birmingham, AL. Our Lady of Sorrows serves approximately 336 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of Sorrows has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 207 private schools in AL.

How it compares1.4 pts below AL schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
AL avg 7.4

What Parents Should Know

Our Lady of Sorrows 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 Our Lady of Sorrows compares to 53 public schools serving similar grades in Birmingham, AL

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

This School

19.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

336

This School

490

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

6.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 68.8% vs 0%

Black 14.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 9.2% vs 0%

Asian 2.1% vs 0%

Our Lady of Sorrows Birmingham Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Our Lady of Sorrows (this school)	—	336	14:1	6.0
Jefferson County Virtual School	0.8 mi	227	—:1	4.9
Glen Iris Elementary School	1.5 mi	786	21.8:1	4.8
EPIC Alternative Elementary School	1.6 mi	293	17.2:1	7.9
Magic City Acceptance Academy	2.0 mi	343	14.3:1	4.6
Washington K8	2.3 mi	590	20.3:1	7.0
Avondale Elementary School	3.2 mi	327	16.4:1	6.7
Phillips Academy	3.3 mi	631	18:1	8.3
Hemphill Elementary School	3.4 mi	339	16.9:1	5.6
Tuggle Elementary School	3.9 mi	454	17.5:1	7.8
Wilkerson Middle School	4.1 mi	425	25:1	2.2
Princeton School	4.1 mi	200	15.4:1	6.7
Hayes K8	4.2 mi	672	16.8:1	7.2
West End Academy	4.2 mi	530	20.4:1	6.8
Richard Arrington Elementary	4.3 mi	321	15.3:1	8.4
Norwood Elementary School	4.5 mi	227	15.1:1	5.4
i3 Academy Phase 1	4.7 mi	420	23.3:1	7.5
Bush Hills STEAM Academy	4.8 mi	402	20.1:1	4.8
Jones Valley Middle School	5.0 mi	447	19.4:1	3.5
Central Park Elementary School	5.2 mi	390	16.2:1	6.2
Minor Elementary School	5.4 mi	423	17.6:1	5.7

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

C 3.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 50%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 336

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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 68.8%

Black 14.6%

Hispanic 9.2%

Two or More 5.4%

Asian 2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1720 OXMOOR RD, Birmingham, AL 35209

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady of Sorrows may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mountain Brook Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Mountain Brk), which scores notably higher. Another option is Vestavia Hills Elementary East (rated 9.4/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Vestavia), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Edgewood Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Homewood), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Birmingham, see our Birmingham schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
CREATIVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Birmingham	0.3 mi	126	7.4
Shades Cahaba Elementary School Homewood	0.6 mi	510	9.1
ISLAMIC ACADEMY OF ALABAMA Birmingham	0.8 mi	183	8.2
Jefferson County Virtual School Birmingham	0.8 mi	227	4.9
Edgewood Elementary School Homewood	0.8 mi	921	9.3
Homewood Middle School Homewood	0.9 mi	974	8.6
Homewood High School Homewood	1.1 mi	1,308	8.4
Ramsay High School Birmingham	1.5 mi	711	6.3
Glen Iris Elementary School Birmingham	1.5 mi	786	4.8
GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL Birmingham	1.5 mi	96	7.8
ST ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOL Birmingham	1.7 mi	179	5.8
EPIC Alternative Elementary School Birmingham	1.6 mi	293	7.9
Mountain Brook Elementary School Mountain Brk	1.6 mi	537	9.4
Vestavia Hills Elementary East Vestavia	2.0 mi	741	9.4
ASCENSION EPISCOPAL KINDERGARTEN Vestavia	2.1 mi	8	—
Magic City Acceptance Academy Birmingham	2.0 mi	343	4.6
Hall Kent Elementary School Homewood	2.1 mi	751	9.1
HOLY FAMILY CRISTO REY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Birmingham	2.1 mi	197	6.4
Washington K8 Birmingham	2.3 mi	590	7.0
BUILD UP COMMUNITY SCHOOL Birmingham	2.5 mi	57	6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 35209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,383

Median Home Value

$465,600

Median Rent

$1,246/mo

Population

33,476

College Educated

54.4%

Homeownership

50%

Avg Commute

17.6 min

Poverty Rate

17%

Median Age

33.6

Similar Schools

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Holt Elementary School Tuscaloosa, AL	451	6.0
Livingston Junior High School Livingston, AL	387	6.0
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School Huntsville, AL	451	6.0
WD Robbins Elementary School Prichard, AL	278	6.0
West Decatur Elementary School Decatur, AL	363	6.0
Adams Elementary School Gadsden, AL	415	6.1

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 85 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 40 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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