Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-11
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Murray School
About the School
- Our mission is to provide a safe and growth-producing environment for children in need.
- The mission is accomplished through application of Christian principles delivered in a home-like atmosphere that engenders spiritual, physical and educational health for both residents and staff.
- The home provides a safe, secure family environment for children who are unable to stay with their natural family.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AL School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-11
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
The Murray School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1864
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Murray School often compared to?
The Murray School is often viewed alongside schools like Mobile Assn Ret Citizens by visitors of our site.
What is The Murray School's ranking?
The Murray School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Murray School?
The application deadline for The Murray School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Murray School located?
The Murray School is located in the College Park neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 2 other private schools located in College Park.
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Murray School is St. Paul's Episcopal School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 18
Baptist
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
7150 Hitt Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
Distance: 162.5 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
3265 McGehee
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 625-8252
Distance: 212.5 mi
Gr: 6-11 | 14 students
Special Education School
5201 Messer Airport Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 18
Baptist
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Distance: 162.5 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
3265 McGehee
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 625-8252
Distance: 212.5 mi
Gr: 6-11 | 14 students
Special Education School
5201 Messer Airport Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Distance: 302.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students
All-boys | Special Education School
3890 County Road 20
Trenton, AL 35774
(256) 776-2503
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 18
Baptist
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
7150 Hitt Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
Distance: 162.5 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
3265 McGehee
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 625-8252
Distance: 212.5 mi
Gr: 6-11 | 14 students
Special Education School
5201 Messer Airport Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 18
Baptist
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
7150 Hitt Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-8055
Distance: 1417.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
Special Education School
5430 W Glenn Dr
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 512-6211
Distance: 923.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 46
Alternative School
1201 Homestead Ln
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 21
Episcopal
161 Dogwood Ln
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(251) 342-6700
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
3650 Springhill Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5442
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 65 students
Alternative School (Christian)
159 Hemley Ave
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 478-9200
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
217 S Sage Avenue
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 533-9476
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,242 students
65 Mobile St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 21
Episcopal
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,242 students
65 Mobile St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Drive
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students
Islamic
63 East Dr
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 380-2998
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
1400 University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 666-2991
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 21
Episcopal
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
3650 Springhill Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5442
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 65 students
Alternative School (Christian)
159 Hemley Ave
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 478-9200
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
217 S Sage Avenue
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 533-9476
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,242 students
65 Mobile St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 21
Episcopal
161 Dogwood Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-6700
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
3650 Springhill Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5442
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 65 students
Alternative School (Christian)
159 Hemley Ave
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 478-9200
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
217 S Sage Avenue
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 533-9476
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,242 students
65 Mobile St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 470-9021
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
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9/
Top 20%10
13700 Tanner Williams Rd
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(251) 221-1675
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1675
8393.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
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Rank:
4/
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12800 Cunningham Rd
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(251) 865-6511
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6511
8393.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9960 School House Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
8393.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
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Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8350 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
8393.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 39%)
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Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7456 Wilmergeorgetown Rd
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(251) 221-1780
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1780
8394 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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