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#179 of 207 private schools in AL

Ums-wright Preparatory School

School

65 MOBILE ST, Mobile, AL 36607

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,132

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

1,132

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Alabama private schools

#179 of 207

In Mobile

#21 of 22

public schools

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About Ums-wright Preparatory School

Ums-wright Preparatory School is a private school in Mobile, AL. Ums-wright Preparatory School serves approximately 1,132 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Ums-wright Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 207 private schools in AL.

How it compares1.4 pts below AL schools

5.0

This school 5.0 · Average
AL avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Ums-wright Preparatory 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.

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How Ums-wright Preparatory School compares to 56 public schools serving similar grades in Mobile, AL

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

This School

17.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,132

This School

558

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.0

This School

5.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 91.3% vs 0%

Asian 3% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.9% vs 0%

Black 1.7% vs 0%

Ums-wright Preparatory School Mobile Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Ums-wright Preparatory School (this school)	—	1,132	11:1	5.0
Old Shell Road Magnet School	0.9 mi	369	17.6:1	9.4
Phillips Preparatory Middle School	1.0 mi	438	12.5:1	8.6
SpencerWestlawn Elementary School	1.1 mi	406	19.3:1	7.1
Murphy High School	1.2 mi	1,255	16.5:1	4.0
Holloway Elementary	1.4 mi	472	16.9:1	4.6
Booker T Washington Middle School	1.5 mi	305	15.2:1	3.4
Continuous Learning Center	1.6 mi	302	21.6:1	3.9
Mary B Austin Elementary School	1.9 mi	505	21:1	6.8
John L Leflore Magnet School	2.0 mi	564	12.8:1	2.6
EicholdMertz School of Math and Science	2.1 mi	511	18.9:1	9.5
Just 4 Development Laboratory	2.2 mi	166	15.1:1	4.9
Leinkauf Elementary School	2.2 mi	556	19.9:1	6.1
Lillie B Williamson High School	2.3 mi	996	17.2:1	2.5
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy	2.3 mi	385	16.7:1	5.6
Acceleration Preparatory Academy	2.3 mi	327	—:1	4.2
George Hall Elementary School	2.4 mi	267	17.8:1	2.9
Erwin Craighead Elementary School	2.7 mi	411	17.1:1	4.5
Florence Howard Elementary School	2.8 mi	503	21:1	5.4
The Pathway	3.0 mi	405	11.2:1	7.0
Maryvale Elementary School	3.0 mi	451	18.8:1	4.1

Showing 20 of 56 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

B- 5.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7.1 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,242.5

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 16%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 3.6 / 10

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Enrollment 1,132

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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 91.3%

Asian 3.0%

Hispanic 1.9%

Black 1.7%

Two or More 1.6%

Native American 0.4%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

65 MOBILE ST, Mobile, AL 36607

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ums-wright Preparatory School may also want to explore other schools in the area. EicholdMertz School of Math and Science (rated 9.5/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Old Shell Road Magnet School (rated 9.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Phillips Preparatory Middle School (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mobile, see our Mobile schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST PIUS X SCHOOL Mobile	0.9 mi	94	7.8
Old Shell Road Magnet School Mobile	0.9 mi	369	9.4
Phillips Preparatory Middle School Mobile	1.0 mi	438	8.6
SpencerWestlawn Elementary School Mobile	1.1 mi	406	7.1
Murphy High School Mobile	1.2 mi	1,255	4.0
Holloway Elementary Mobile	1.4 mi	472	4.6
LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mobile	1.4 mi	86	8.2
Booker T Washington Middle School Mobile	1.5 mi	305	3.4
Continuous Learning Center Mobile	1.6 mi	302	3.9
EicholdMertz School of Math and Science Mobile	2.1 mi	511	9.5
John L Leflore Magnet School Mobile	2.0 mi	564	2.6
Mary B Austin Elementary School Mobile	1.9 mi	505	6.8
MCGILL-TOOLEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Mobile	1.9 mi	856	5.3
Just 4 Development Laboratory Mobile	2.2 mi	166	4.9
ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mobile	2.0 mi	407	7.1
Leinkauf Elementary School Mobile	2.2 mi	556	6.1
Lillie B Williamson High School Mobile	2.3 mi	996	2.5
George Hall Elementary School Mobile	2.4 mi	267	2.9
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy Mobile	2.3 mi	385	5.6
Acceleration Preparatory Academy Mobile	2.3 mi	327	4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 36607 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$40,681

Median Home Value

$125,000

Median Rent

$999/mo

Population

5,529

College Educated

31.4%

Homeownership

56%

Avg Commute

18.5 min

Poverty Rate

21.7%

Median Age

49.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ums-wright Preparatory School

What grades does Ums-wright Preparatory School serve?

Ums-wright Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Ums-wright Preparatory School?

Ums-wright Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 1,132 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ums-wright Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ums-wright Preparatory School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ums-wright Preparatory School rank in AL?

Ums-wright Preparatory School ranks #179 of 207 private schools in AL.

What is Ums-wright Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ums-wright Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ums-wright Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, Ums-wright Preparatory 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 Ums-wright Preparatory School a religious school?

No, Ums-wright Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 58 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 48 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 1,132
Gender Split: 57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Teachers (FTE): 103
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7.1 hours
Days Per Year: 175 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Mobile County
Phone: (251) 470-9021

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