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St. Ann Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Decatur, AL

3910A Spring Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35603

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Decatur
  • Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Alabama
  • Serving families in Decatur since at least 2011

In Decatur, Alabama, St. Ann Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 79 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Alabama. The school is part of the Diocese of Birmingham. The school day runs about 7 hours, 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
79
Teachers
9.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 39 girls, 40 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Alabama (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Alabama.
    • Compared with 23 Catholic elementary schools in Alabama.

    Students by survey year

    86’11–1276’13–14102’15–16111’17–1892’21–2279’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K16
    19
    212
    310
    49
    58
    66
    77
    82

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino59%
    White33%
    Black5%
    Asian3%

    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 St. Ann Catholic School whether it takes part.

    More about Alabama's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about St. Ann Catholic School

    What grades does St. Ann Catholic School serve?

    St. Ann Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Ann Catholic School?

    About 79 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Ann Catholic School?

    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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