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#85 of 207 private schools in AL

Top 41% of private schools

St Dominic Catholic School

Elementary School

4160 BURMA RD, Mobile, AL 36693

Private

Enrollment

40

Student-Teacher

2.2:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Kindergarten – Kindergarten

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Alabama private schools

#85 of 207

In Mobile

#11 of 22

public schools

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St Dominic Catholic School

6.6/10

Elementary School in Mobile · grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.5/10

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7.3/10

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About St Dominic Catholic School

St Dominic Catholic School is a private elementary school in Mobile, AL. St Dominic Catholic School serves approximately 40 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten, and has a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Dominic Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 207 private schools in AL.

How it compares0.8 pts below AL schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • AL avg 7.4

What Parents Should Know

At 40 students, St Dominic 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 2.2:1 students to teachers, St Dominic Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Dominic 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 Dominic Catholic School compares to 32 public schools serving similar grades in Mobile, AL

Student-Teacher Ratio
2.2:1
This School
vs
17.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
40
This School
vs
506
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 97.5% vs 0%
Black 2.5% vs 0%
St Dominic Catholic School Mobile Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Dominic Catholic School (this school) 6.6
Kate Shepard Elementary School 5.5
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind 7.3
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School 4.3
Olive J Dodge Elementary School 5.2
Morningside Elementary School 4.3
Mobile Mental Health Center 4.7
EicholdMertz School of Math and Science 9.5
ER Dickson Elementary School 4.6
SpencerWestlawn Elementary School 7.1
Maryvale Elementary School 4.1
Old Shell Road Magnet School 9.4
WC Griggs Elementary School 5.4
Mary B Austin Elementary School 6.8
George Hall Elementary School 2.9
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary 5.1
Erwin Craighead Elementary School 4.5
ORourke Elementary School 6.7
Leinkauf Elementary School 6.1
John Will Elementary School 5.0
Forest Hill Elementary School 5.4

Showing 20 of 32 schools. View all schools in Mobile

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 2.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,281.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 5%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.1 / 10
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Enrollment 40
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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 97.5%
Black 2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4160 BURMA RD, Mobile, AL 36693

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Dominic Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EicholdMertz School of Math and Science (rated 9.5/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind (rated 7.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, SpencerWestlawn Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Mobile, see our Mobile schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Kate Shepard Elementary School Mobile 0.2 mi 5.5
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind Mobile 0.3 mi 7.3
COTTAGE HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, LOWER Mobile 0.8 mi 6.2
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School Mobile 1.0 mi 4.3
Olive J Dodge Elementary School Mobile 1.1 mi 5.2
Denton Magnet School of Technology Mobile 1.5 mi 8.2
WP Davidson High School Mobile 1.5 mi 5.9
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS ACADEMY Mobile 1.6 mi 6.6
GOVERNMENT STREET CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mobile 1.5 mi 8.0
ST LUKE'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Mobile 1.9 mi 7.2
MOBILE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mobile 1.9 mi 6.5
Morningside Elementary School Mobile 1.9 mi 4.3
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy Mobile 2.2 mi 5.6
Acceleration Preparatory Academy Mobile 2.2 mi 4.2
Mobile Mental Health Center Mobile 2.1 mi 4.7
KNOLLWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Mobile 2.3 mi 6.5
EicholdMertz School of Math and Science Mobile 2.7 mi 9.5
Burns Middle School Mobile 2.7 mi 3.0
ER Dickson Elementary School Mobile 3.1 mi 4.6
SpencerWestlawn Elementary School Mobile 3.2 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 36693 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,580

Median Home Value

$199,000

Median Rent

$1,090/mo

Population

18,257

College Educated

39.6%

Homeownership

68.1%

Avg Commute

23.7 min

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Median Age

42.7

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN CENTER KINGDOM ACADEMY Mobile, AL 6.7
NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Birmingham, AL 6.7
WESTGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dothan, AL 6.8
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC ACADEMY Birmingham, AL 6.3
AZALEA CITY MONTESSORI Mobile, AL 7.1
REVELATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Mobile, AL 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Dominic Catholic School

What grades does St Dominic Catholic School serve?

St Dominic Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.

How many students attend St Dominic Catholic School?

St Dominic Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Dominic Catholic School is 2.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Dominic Catholic School rank in AL?

St Dominic Catholic School ranks #85 of 207 private schools in AL.

What is St Dominic Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Dominic Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Dominic Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Dominic 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 Dominic Catholic School a religious school?

St Dominic Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Enrollment
40
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Mobile County

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