St. Bernard Preparatory School

Private High School | Grade 7-12

1600 Saint Bernard Ave SE, Cullman, AL

4.1

130 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Fr. Joel Martin, O.s.b.

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1

Average SAT Score
1270

Average ACT Score
28

Average GPA
3.76

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$13,000

Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Academics

B+

Teachers

College Prep

B+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.76

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 6:1 Teachers 28	Full Time Teachers 17
Part Time Teachers 11

College Prep

Average SAT 1270 Math 650 Verbal 620	Average ACT 28 Math 25 English 29 Reading 30 Science 26
Number of AP Courses 9	Four-Year Matriculation Rate 90%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 51.1%	Male 48.9%
White 65.4%	Hispanic 19.5%
Two or more races 7.5%	Asian 6.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Catholic Schools in Alabama

#3 Best Boarding HS in Alabama

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Auburn University 45 Students

The University of Alabama 42 Students

University of Alabama - Birmingham 28 Students

The University of Alabama in Huntsville 27 Students

University of North Alabama 20 Students

Spring Hill College 14 Students

Vanderbilt University 13 Students

Samford University 13 Students

Mississippi State University 12 Students

Berry College 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 19 Students

Nursing 8 Students

Biology 8 Students

Pre-Law Studies 8 Students

Psychology 6 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students

Computer Science 6 Students

Accounting 6 Students

Chemistry 6 Students

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

2.0 Sophomore

8/20/2025

the dorm directer is very strict and hard to reason with and gives you no time to yourself which leads to burn out the food is bad

4.0 Senior

7/6/2025

My experience overall was good because of the spiritual aspects of the school. I feel very privileged to go there while things could be approved on the academic side, it has a beautiful campus.

5.0 Senior

6/8/2025

St Bernard Preparatory school had been a wonderful experience so far. It has taught me leadership, determination, and a balance of my spiritual life and student life. It has given me opportunities to show and be an example of leadership for others.

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5.0 other

2/13/2025

Attending St. Bernard Preparatory School was one of the best decisions. The rigorous academics, strong sense of community, and values-driven education prepared me not only for college but also for long-term career success. Beyond academics, the friendships I built at St. Bernard are lifelong and inv...

5.0 other

1/28/2025

I believe that home is where the heart is, and Saint Bernard will always have a part of mine. As a former boarding student, Saint Bernard's mission to cultivate one's body, mind and spirit is clearly intentional. Excellence in academics, athletics, and character is heavily emphasized, but most impor...

5.0 parent

1/24/2025

Saint Bernard Preparatory School is an extraordinatry force for good in our world. My daughter was a boarding student at Saint Bernard Prep and was fortunate to have been a recipient of this beautiful experience offered in Cullman, Alabama. The educators and monks of Saint Bernard Abbey are committe...

5.0 parent

9/5/2024

Private school offers advantages!! I went there and sending my children there and the opportunities are endless!

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List Price Range

$175K - $794K

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

12,632 Sq Ft

% Renters

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Average Household Income

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Alabama Cullman County Cullman 35055

St. Bernard Preparatory School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 7-12 located at 1600 Saint Bernard Ave SE in Cullman, in the Cullman neighborhood. Annual tuition is $13,000. The school has a total enrollment of 130 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. St. Bernard Preparatory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.76, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $306,113. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cullman Christian School, Cornerstone Christian Academy, Cullman Community Comprehensive Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Cullman has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Bernard Preparatory School.

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