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Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, St. Bede

3850 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109
Tel: (334) 272-3033
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Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, St. Bede in Montgomery, AL serves co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 6th grade in a midsize city environment.
The school enrolls 223 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1, supported by 14 teaching staff members.
Founded in 1873, it is one of the oldest private Catholic elementary schools in the Montgomery area.
Student diversity includes Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black (non鈥揌ispanic), and White (non鈥揌ispanic) populations.
The school is affiliated with the Catholic religion and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, St. Bede ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
School History
Oldest founding date

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1873
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
223 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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What is Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, St. Bede's ranking?
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, St. Bede ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Oldest founding date.
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The application deadline for Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, St. Bede is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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