St. Rose of Lima School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Birmingham, AL
1401 22nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Birmingham since at least 2011
In Birmingham, Alabama, St. Rose of Lima School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 181 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. 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
- 181
- Teachers
- 16.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 93 girls, 88 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Birmingham
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in Alabama.
- Compared with 23 Catholic elementary schools in Alabama.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 St. Rose of Lima School 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 St. Rose of Lima School
What grades does St. Rose of Lima School serve?
St. Rose of Lima School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Rose of Lima School?
About 181 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Rose of Lima 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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