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#80 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 38% of private schools
The Hillsboro School
School · Helena, AL
A private school in Helena, AL serving grades Pre-K – 11th.
73 ELVIRA RD, Helena, AL 35080
- 5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Hillsboro School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average521/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Helena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,871
Median home value
$278,500
Median rent
$1,611/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hillsboro SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–11 | 0.5 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Gospel Light Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 3.5 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Hillsboro School is listed in Helena, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Hillsboro School
The Hillsboro School is a private school in Helena, AL, serving approximately 35 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Hillsboro School
What grades does The Hillsboro School serve?
The Hillsboro School serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend The Hillsboro School?
The Hillsboro School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Hillsboro School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Hillsboro School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Hillsboro School rank in AL?
The Hillsboro School ranks #80 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is The Hillsboro School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Hillsboro School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Hillsboro School a private school?
Yes, The Hillsboro School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Hillsboro School a religious school?
No, The Hillsboro School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (205) 864-7330
- Area population (ZIP 35080)
- 19,808
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35080; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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