Holy Family Catholic Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Birmingham, AL
1916 19th St Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Alabama
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Birmingham
Holy Family Catholic Academy is an independent Catholic school in Birmingham, Alabama, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 19 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Alabama. The school is part of the Diocese of Birmingham and supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 19
- Teachers
- 6.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 6 girls, 13 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Birmingham
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Alabama (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in Alabama.
- Compared with 23 Catholic elementary schools in Alabama.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Alabama
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Family Catholic Academy whether it takes part.
- CHOOSE Act education savings accounts · Education savings account
- Alabama Accountability Act scholarship tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Holy Family Catholic Academy
What grades does Holy Family Catholic Academy serve?
Holy Family Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Holy Family Catholic Academy?
About 19 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Family Catholic Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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