Very Good
#47 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 22% of private schools
St Mary Catholic School
Elementary School
107 N LAFAYETTE ST, Mobile, AL 36604
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Alabama private schools
#47 of 207
In Mobile
#6 of 22
public schools
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St Mary Catholic School
Elementary School in Mobile · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Mary Catholic School
St Mary Catholic School is a private elementary school in Mobile, AL. St Mary Catholic School serves approximately 407 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 207 private schools in AL.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- AL avg 7.4
What Parents Should Know
St Mary 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
BetaHow St Mary Catholic School compares to 48 public schools serving similar grades in Mobile, AL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mary Catholic School (this school) | 7.1 |
| Leinkauf Elementary School | 6.1 |
| Florence Howard Elementary School | 5.4 |
| Booker T Washington Middle School | 3.4 |
| Dunbar Creative Performing Arts | 5.4 |
| Calloway Smith Middle School | 2.8 |
| Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies | 8.7 |
| Lillie B Williamson High School | 2.5 |
| Erwin Craighead Elementary School | 4.5 |
| George Hall Elementary School | 2.9 |
| W H Council Traditional School | 9.1 |
| Just 4 Development Laboratory | 4.9 |
| Holloway Elementary | 4.6 |
| SpencerWestlawn Elementary School | 7.1 |
| Old Shell Road Magnet School | 9.4 |
| Phillips Preparatory Middle School | 8.6 |
| EicholdMertz School of Math and Science | 9.5 |
| Maryvale Elementary School | 4.1 |
| Mobile County Training Middle School | 4.3 |
| Mary B Austin Elementary School | 6.8 |
| ChastangFournier Middle School | 5.7 |
Showing 20 of 48 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
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
107 N LAFAYETTE ST, Mobile, AL 36604
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mary Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. W H Council Traditional School (rated 9.1/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, AZALEA CITY MONTESSORI (rated 7.1/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Mobile, see our Mobile schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 36604 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,750
Median Home Value
$236,700
Median Rent
$892/mo
Population
9,050
College Educated
42.2%
Homeownership
55.2%
Avg Commute
20.9 min
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Median Age
38.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ashland Elementary School Ashland, AL | 7.1 |
| Charles A Brown Elementary School Birmingham, AL | 7.1 |
| Childersburg Elementary School Childersburg, AL | 7.1 |
| Elba Elementary School Elba, AL | 7.1 |
| J E Turner Elementary Wilmer, AL | 7.1 |
| LEAD Academy Building A Montgomery, AL | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Mary Catholic School
What grades does St Mary Catholic School serve?
St Mary Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Mary Catholic School?
St Mary Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Catholic School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary Catholic School rank in AL?
St Mary Catholic School ranks #47 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is St Mary Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Mary 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 Mary Catholic School a religious school?
St Mary Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 407
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Mobile County
- Phone
- (251) 433-9904
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