Very Good

#34 of 207 private schools in AL

Top 16% of private schools

St Ann Catholic School

Elementary School

3910 A SPRING AVE SW, Decatur, AL 35603

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Alabama private schools

#34 of 207

In Decatur

#1 of 4

public schools

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About St Ann Catholic School

St Ann Catholic School is a private elementary school in Decatur, AL. St Ann Catholic School serves approximately 92 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Ann Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 207 private schools in AL.

How it comparesOn par with AL schools

7.5

This school 7.5 · Very Good
AL avg 7.4

What Parents Should Know

At 92 students, St Ann Catholic 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.

At 8.4:1 students to teachers, St Ann Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Ann Catholic 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Ann Catholic School compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Decatur, AL

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.4:1

This School

16.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

456

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

7.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 59.8% vs 0%

White 30.4% vs 0%

Black 4.3% vs 0%

Asian 3.3% vs 0%

St Ann Catholic School Decatur Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Ann Catholic School (this school)	—	92	8.4:1	7.5
Frances Nungester Elementary School	1.1 mi	399	19.9:1	8.6
Chestnut Grove Elementary School	1.5 mi	435	13.6:1	7.4
Austin Middle School	2.2 mi	713	14.9:1	5.4
Austinville Elementary School	2.5 mi	418	16.7:1	7.8
Austin Junior High School	3.3 mi	702	15.3:1	4.4
Woodmeade Elementary School	3.7 mi	351	15.3:1	7.2
Julian Harris Elementary School	3.7 mi	348	15.1:1	8.4
Walter Jackson Elementary School	3.7 mi	240	17.1:1	9.1
Oak Park Elementary School	4.3 mi	517	16.7:1	6.9
Eastwood Elementary School	4.4 mi	270	15.9:1	9.1
Decatur Middle School	4.5 mi	792	14.9:1	5.5
West Decatur Elementary School	4.6 mi	363	17.3:1	6.0
BanksCaddell Elementary School	4.7 mi	447	17.9:1	7.4
Benjamin Davis Elementary School	5.4 mi	261	14.5:1	9.9
Priceville Junior High School	5.7 mi	510	20.4:1	6.3
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School	6.1 mi	290	18.1:1	9.3
Priceville Elementary School	6.8 mi	691	19.7:1	8.1

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

A- 7.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 55%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 6.0 / 10

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Enrollment 92

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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)

Hispanic 59.8%

White 30.4%

Black 4.3%

Asian 3.3%

Pacific Islander 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3910 A SPRING AVE SW, Decatur, AL 35603

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Ann Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Benjamin Davis Elementary School (rated 9.9/10, 5.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Walter Jackson Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 3.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Eastwood Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 4.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Decatur, see our Decatur schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST ANN SCHOOL Decatur	0.0 mi	92	6.8
DECATUR HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Decatur	0.3 mi	323	6.8
Frances Nungester Elementary School Decatur	1.1 mi	399	8.6
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Decatur	1.2 mi	59	6.8
Chestnut Grove Elementary School Decatur	1.5 mi	435	7.4
Austin Middle School Decatur	2.2 mi	713	5.4
Austinville Elementary School Decatur	2.5 mi	418	7.8
Austin Junior High School Decatur	3.3 mi	702	4.4
Woodmeade Elementary School Decatur	3.7 mi	351	7.2
Julian Harris Elementary School Decatur	3.7 mi	348	8.4
Walter Jackson Elementary School Decatur	3.7 mi	240	9.1
Austin High School Decatur	3.6 mi	1,055	5.6
Oak Park Elementary School Decatur	4.3 mi	517	6.9
West Decatur Elementary School Decatur	4.6 mi	363	6.0
Decatur High School Decatur	4.5 mi	1,026	6.0
Decatur High Developmental Decatur	4.5 mi	38	6.3
Decatur Middle School Decatur	4.5 mi	792	5.5
BanksCaddell Elementary School Decatur	4.7 mi	447	7.4
Eastwood Elementary School Decatur	4.4 mi	270	9.1
Benjamin Davis Elementary School Decatur	5.4 mi	261	9.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 35603 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$78,237

Median Home Value

$235,600

Median Rent

$857/mo

Population

31,875

College Educated

29.2%

Homeownership

73.6%

Avg Commute

22.7 min

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Median Age

43.3

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CREATIVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Birmingham, AL	126	7.4
Bryant School Bryant, AL	114	7.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Ann Catholic School

What grades does St Ann Catholic School serve?

St Ann Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Ann Catholic School?

St Ann Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ann Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Ann Catholic School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Ann Catholic School rank in AL?

St Ann Catholic School ranks #34 of 207 private schools in AL.

What is St Ann Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Ann Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Ann Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Ann Catholic 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 St Ann Catholic School a religious school?

St Ann Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 4 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 27 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 92
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 11
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Fringe Rural
County: Morgan County
Phone: (125) 635-3654

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