#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade116 students5 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
Private schools in the Diocese of Birmingham with the highest overall grades. Top 18 of 18 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools nationwide
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade156 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Catholic school in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
A+Overall grade428 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
St. Francis Xavier School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade150 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
St. Bernard Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools nationwide
Cullman, AL
A+Overall grade126 students10 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
John Carroll Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade540 students13 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
St. Ann Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Decatur
Decatur, AL
AOverall grade79 students9 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Serving families in Huntsville since at least 2011
Huntsville, AL
AOverall grade357 students12 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
Holy Family Parochial School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
AOverall grade171 students10 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
St. James Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Gadsden
Gadsden, AL
AOverall grade118 students11 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Florence
Florence, AL
AOverall grade109 students7 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
Sacred Heart Elementary
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Cullman since at least 2011
Cullman, AL
AOverall grade108 students11 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
St. Rose of Lima School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Birmingham since at least 2011
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade181 students11 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
Our Lady of the Valley School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 9 Catholic schools in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade166 students9 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools nationwide
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade154 students9 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
BOverall grade435 students13 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
Our Lady of Sorrows
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Birmingham since at least 2011
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade343 students14 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham
Prince of Peace Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Hoover
Hoover, AL
B-Overall grade408 students12 students per teacher
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