Ums-wright Preparatory School

Ums-wright Preparatory School provides education for the whole person mental, moral, and physical intensively tailored to the needs of the individual student.
His goal remains central today to the educational philosophy of UMS-wright.
Dr. Wright once said, the school, and every auxiliary of the school, must keep in mind that now abideth mind, body, and spirit, these three but the greatest of these is spirit.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,242 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Ums-wright Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
1,242 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Ums-wright Preparatory School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ums-wright Preparatory School often compared to?
Ums-wright Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul's Episcopal School by visitors of our site.
What is Ums-wright Preparatory School's ranking?
Ums-wright Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Ums-wright Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Ums-wright Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ums-wright Preparatory School located?
Ums-wright Preparatory School is located in the South Crichton neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other private schools located in South Crichton.

School Reviews

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Highly recommended. Strong academic rigor and great preparation for college. Also, many extracurricular activities in both athletics and the arts. Faculty are well-trained and highly motivated.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,242 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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