St Paul’s Episcopal School

WONDERFUL school; kids get a very well-​rounded education, kids strive to excel, and they make lifelong friendships here. Teachers and staff are all excellent, really care about what they do. There’s a new headmaster this year (2007), he’s a very positive influence on everyone (from at least the perspective of this parent!).
Graduates go to top universities nationwide, plenty of National Merit Semifinalists and student-​athletes. School is one of the most expensive private schools in Mobile, but you definitely get what you pay for here. Some kids live up to 40 miles away but go to SPS because the quality of education is *that* good (God knows, especially compared to the public schools in the area!).
Very much a community feel at this school. Parents really reach out to other St. Paul’s families. Has a reputation as an «elite» school in Mobile (along with UMS), but not all parents are rich (plenty of us aren’t even close to it) – yet all are part of the St. Paul’s «family,» regardless of socioeconomic level (contrary to what one might believe). New families are welcomed into the St. Paul’s family with open arms. SPS families «do» for one another.
Yes, blazers are worn for chapel for the older (high school) kids, but it’s not daily. (Maybe the dress code has changed since reviewer Julia W. was there?) They don’t wear knee-​high socks any more, either. Anyway, all Mobile students wear uniforms (in both public and private/​parochial schools). Maybe I’m biased, but at least the SPS uniforms look better than the other schools’ uniforms!
My (much younger) brothers went to school there from elementary school through graduation, and were/​are extremely happy with the education they received and the overall experience. As a parent, I give it my highest praise and recommendation!

white knee high socks, navy and white saddle oxfords, navy and white hounds tooth check skirts & jumpers, blazers for chapel… a daily pain for a kid who wanted to live in shorts or pants! otherwise a nice place to go to school K-​8

After 12 years of school here, I think I turned out ok. A well rounded experience.