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#144 of 207 private schools in AL

Our Lady of the Valley School

Elementary School

5510 DOUBLE OAK LN, Birmingham, AL 35242

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

185

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

185

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Alabama private schools

#144 of 207

In Birmingham

#26 of 31

public schools

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About Our Lady of the Valley School

Our Lady of the Valley School is a private elementary school in Birmingham, AL. Our Lady of the Valley School serves approximately 185 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of the Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 207 private schools in AL.

How it compares1.6 pts below AL schools

5.8

This school 5.8 · Average
AL avg 7.4

What Parents Should Know

At 185 students, Our Lady of the Valley School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Our Lady of the Valley 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 Our Lady of the Valley School compares to 53 public schools serving similar grades in Birmingham, AL

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

This School

19.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

185

This School

490

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.8

This School

6.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 75.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 9.7% vs 0%

Black 5.4% vs 0%

Asian 4.9% vs 0%

Our Lady of the Valley School Birmingham Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Our Lady of the Valley School (this school)	—	185	14.1:1	5.8
Oak Mountain Intermediate School	0.4 mi	638	15.9:1	8.7
Oak Mountain Elementary School	1.4 mi	689	18.1:1	9.0
Oak Mountain Middle School	1.5 mi	1,194	19.6:1	6.9
Inverness Elementary School	4.0 mi	563	16.1:1	9.0
Mt Laurel Elementary School	6.8 mi	481	19.2:1	9.0
Oxmoor K5	9.4 mi	492	19.7:1	8.4
Magic City Acceptance Academy	9.5 mi	343	14.3:1	4.6
Jefferson County Virtual School	9.5 mi	227	—:1	4.9
Glen Iris Elementary School	10.3 mi	786	21.8:1	4.8
EPIC Alternative Elementary School	10.4 mi	293	17.2:1	7.9
Washington K8	10.9 mi	590	20.3:1	7.0
Avondale Elementary School	11.1 mi	327	16.4:1	6.7
Jones Valley Middle School	11.2 mi	447	19.4:1	3.5
Richard Arrington Elementary	11.2 mi	321	15.3:1	8.4
Hemphill Elementary School	11.5 mi	339	16.9:1	5.6
West End Academy	11.6 mi	530	20.4:1	6.8
Phillips Academy	12.1 mi	631	18:1	8.3
Green Acres Middle School	12.1 mi	326	20.4:1	4.1
Hayes K8	12.2 mi	672	16.8:1	7.2
Central Park Elementary School	12.3 mi	390	16.2:1	6.2

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 2.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 41%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 185

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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 75.7%

Hispanic 9.7%

Black 5.4%

Asian 4.9%

Two or More 4.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5510 DOUBLE OAK LN, Birmingham, AL 35242

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady of the Valley School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge (rated 9.6/10, 5.5 miles away, in nearby Vestavia Hills), which scores notably higher. Another option is Riverchase Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Hoover), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rocky Ridge Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Hoover), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Birmingham, see our Birmingham schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
JOSEPH S BRUNO MONTESSORI ACADEMY Birmingham	0.2 mi	117	8.6
Oak Mountain Intermediate School Birmingham	0.4 mi	638	8.7
Oak Mountain High School Birmingham	0.6 mi	1,652	7.1
Oak Mountain Elementary School Birmingham	1.4 mi	689	9.0
Oak Mountain Middle School Birmingham	1.5 mi	1,194	6.9
ARDENT PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE Hoover	2.0 mi	8	—
Spain Park High School Hoover	2.4 mi	1,502	8.0
Berry Middle School Hoover	2.6 mi	1,111	8.1
Rocky Ridge Elementary School Hoover	3.9 mi	541	9.1
Chelsea High School Chelsea	3.6 mi	1,291	6.3
Inverness Elementary School Birmingham	4.0 mi	563	9.0
HOOVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hoover	4.0 mi	59	7.5
GODS HOUSE KINDERGARTEN AND DAY CARE Birmingham	4.7 mi	14	—
Linda Nolen Learning Center Pelham	4.4 mi	71	3.4
Pelham Oaks Pelham	4.6 mi	734	9.1
RIVERCHASE UNITED METHODIST DAY SCHOOL Hoover	4.2 mi	22	—
Vestavia Hills High School Vestavia	4.9 mi	1,624	8.5
Riverchase Elementary School Hoover	4.5 mi	617	9.4
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge Vestavia Hills	5.5 mi	639	9.6
ESSENTIAL CHURCH SCHOOL Birmingham	5.0 mi	1,173	3.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 35242 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$116,053

Median Home Value

$452,300

Median Rent

$1,430/mo

Population

56,956

College Educated

64.5%

Homeownership

73.2%

Avg Commute

25.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Median Age

42.9

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Brantley Elementary School Selma, AL	201	5.8
ST ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOL Birmingham, AL	179	5.8
Barbour County Intermediate School Louisville, AL	229	5.7
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Hazlewood Elementary School Town Creek, AL	216	5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Our Lady of the Valley School

What grades does Our Lady of the Valley School serve?

Our Lady of the Valley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of the Valley School?

Our Lady of the Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of the Valley School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of the Valley School is 14.1:1. 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 the Valley School rank in AL?

Our Lady of the Valley School ranks #144 of 207 private schools in AL.

What is Our Lady of the Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of the Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 the Valley School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of the Valley 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 Our Lady of the Valley School a religious school?

Our Lady of the Valley School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 16 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 38 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 185
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Shelby County
Phone: (205) 991-5963

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