Excellent
#10 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 4% of private schools
St Francis Xavier School
Elementary School
2 XAVIER CIR, Birmingham, AL 35213
Enrollment
168
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
168
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Alabama private schools
#10 of 207
In Birmingham
#3 of 31
public schools
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About St Francis Xavier School
St Francis Xavier School is a private elementary school in Birmingham, AL. St Francis Xavier School serves approximately 168 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Francis Xavier School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 207 private schools in AL.
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- AL avg 7.4
What Parents Should Know
At 168 students, St Francis Xavier 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 8.1:1 students to teachers, St Francis Xavier School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Francis Xavier 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
BetaHow St Francis Xavier School compares to 53 public schools serving similar grades in Birmingham, AL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier School (this school) | 8.3 |
| Oliver K5 School | 8.2 |
| Avondale Elementary School | 6.7 |
| i3 Academy Phase 1 | 7.5 |
| Hayes K8 | 7.2 |
| Barrett Elementary School | 4.7 |
| i3 Academy Phase 2 | 4.8 |
| Jefferson County Virtual School | 4.9 |
| Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School | 4.5 |
| Phillips Academy | 8.3 |
| Norwood Elementary School | 5.4 |
| Inglenook School | 6.2 |
| Robinson Elementary School | 5.3 |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | 4.8 |
| EPIC Alternative Elementary School | 7.9 |
| Hudson KEight School | 3.2 |
| Grantswood Community School | 8.3 |
| Tuggle Elementary School | 7.8 |
| Washington K8 | 7.0 |
| Christian School | 8.1 |
| Wilkerson Middle School | 2.2 |
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
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2 XAVIER CIR, Birmingham, AL 35213
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Francis Xavier School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Crestline Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Mountain Brk), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cherokee Bend Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Mountain Brk), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HIGHLANDS SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 2.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Birmingham, see our Birmingham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NE MILES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Birmingham | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| ALABAMA WALDORF SCHOOL Birmingham | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| RISING HOPE ACADEMY Birmingham | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| THE ALTAMONT SCHOOL Birmingham | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Crestline Elementary School Mountain Brk | 1.3 mi | 9.6 |
| Oliver K5 School Birmingham | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Cherokee Bend Elementary School Mountain Brk | 1.5 mi | 9.4 |
| MCELWAIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Birmingham | 1.7 mi | — |
| CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA Birmingham | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Mountain Brook Junior High School Mountain Brk | 1.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet Birmingham | 1.9 mi | 2.0 |
| WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet Irondale | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Avondale Elementary School Birmingham | 1.7 mi | 6.7 |
| i3 Academy Phase 1 Birmingham | 1.9 mi | 7.5 |
| MARANATHAN ACADEMY Birmingham | 2.3 mi | — |
| Hayes K8 Birmingham | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| HIGDON HILL SCHOOL Birmingham | 2.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Irondale Community School Irondale | 2.2 mi | 4.7 |
| HIGHLANDS SCHOOL Birmingham | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Mountain Brook High School Mountain Brk | 2.4 mi | 8.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 35213 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$161,902
Median Home Value
$753,400
Median Rent
$1,749/mo
Population
15,950
College Educated
88.8%
Homeownership
78.5%
Avg Commute
18.2 min
Poverty Rate
2%
Median Age
36.1
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Meek Elementary School Arley, AL | 8.3 |
| Ruhuma Junior High School Fort Payne, AL | 8.3 |
| SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY Cullman, AL | 8.3 |
| Highland Elementary School Gadsden, AL | 8.4 |
| Stapleton School Stapleton, AL | 8.4 |
| Mount Hope Mt. Hope, AL | 8.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Francis Xavier School
What grades does St Francis Xavier School serve?
St Francis Xavier School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Francis Xavier School?
St Francis Xavier School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Francis Xavier School rank in AL?
St Francis Xavier School ranks #10 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is St Francis Xavier School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis Xavier School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Francis Xavier School a private school?
Yes, St Francis Xavier 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 Francis Xavier School a religious school?
St Francis Xavier School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Gender Split
- 35% M / 65% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 871-1687
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