School directory
Birmingham-area private schools: all 102, with CHOOSE Act status
Every private, church, Catholic, independent and specialized school we can document in Jefferson and Shelby counties, with grades, affiliation, enrollment and the state's participating-school flag.
Where this comes from. School details are from the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24, or 2021-22 where a school skipped the latest round). CHOOSE Act status is from the Alabama Department of Revenue participating-school list dated October 23, 2026, matched by name and city. Tuition is not published in either source, so confirm it with the school.
102
Private schools in this view66
On ALDOR's CHOOSE Act participating list10,511
Students reported in the federal survey49
Enroll pre-K children30
Teach through grade 12$7,000
CHOOSE Act ESA per enrolled studentHow many private schools are in Jefferson and Shelby counties?
Our directory holds 102: the 80 schools in the NCES Private School Survey for the two counties (after removing duplicate filings) plus 22 schools that appear on ALDOR's CHOOSE Act participating list but not in the federal survey. 66 are on the participating list.
Why do some schools have no profile page?
We publish a profile only where the records give real substance: a K-12 school that is on the CHOOSE Act list or religiously affiliated and that reports enrollment. Preschool-only programs and schools with thin records stay in the table.
Browse by community
Downtown, Southside & Highland Park
8 schools · 5 on the CHOOSE list
Schools in Downtown →Homewood, Mountain Brook & Crestline
8 schools · 7 on the CHOOSE list
Schools in Homewood →Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale
7 schools · 4 on the CHOOSE list
Schools in Crestwood →Roebuck, Huffman & Center Point
5 schools · 2 on the CHOOSE list
Schools in Roebuck →West End, Ensley & Midfield
6 schools · 6 on the CHOOSE list
Schools in West End →Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson
10 schools · 6 on the CHOOSE list
Schools in Gardendale →Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla
12 schools · 7 on the CHOOSE list
Schools in Bessemer →Trussville & Leeds
3 schools · 0 on the CHOOSE list
Schools in Trussville →Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights
9 schools · 4 on the CHOOSE list
Schools in Hoover →US-280 Corridor & Oak Mountain
9 schools · 5 on the CHOOSE list
Schools in US-280 Corridor →Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby
13 schools · 8 on the CHOOSE list
Schools in Alabaster →All 102 schools
| School | Type | Community | Grades | CHOOSE Act | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advent Episcopal School 2019 6th Ave N, Birmingham 35203 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 187 |
| Alabama Waldorf School 5901 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 35212 | Independent Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 93 |
| Alabaster Weekday Early Education Program 903 3rd Ave N.W, Alabaster 35007 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | Not on list | 70 |
| Allan Cott School 150 Glenwood Ln, Birmingham 35242 | Independent Schools | US-280 Corridor & Oak Mountain | 1-12 | Not on list | 59 |
| Ardent Preschool & Daycare 25 Southlake Ln, Hoover 35244 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | Not on list | 3 |
| Arlington School 1312 22nd St S, Birmingham 35205 | Independent Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | 7-11 | Not on list | 5 |
| Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten 1912 Canyon Rd, Vestavia Hills 35216 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | Not on list | 8 |
| Banks Academy 700 Huffman Rd, Birmingham 35215 | Christian Schools | Roebuck, Huffman & Center Point | 6-12 | ✓ Participating | 125 |
| Bessemer Academy Bessemer | Independent Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Briarwood Christian School 6255 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham 35242 | Christian Schools | US-280 Corridor & Oak Mountain | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 1,552 |
| Brooklane Baptist Academy 160 Brooklane Dr, Hueytown 35023 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 141 |
| BuildUp Community School 222 6th Ave Sw, Birmingham 35211 | Independent Schools | West End, Ensley & Midfield | 9-12 | ✓ Participating | 50 |
| Calvary Resurrection Christian Academy 356 Killough Springs Rd, Birmingham 35215 | Christian Schools | Roebuck, Huffman & Center Point | PK-5 | Not on list | 59 |
| Chase Learning Center and Daycare 330 Canyon Park Dr, Pelham 35124 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | Not on list | 9 |
| Child Enrichment Center 805 Crest Dr, Gardendale 35071 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-K | Not on list | 30 |
| Coosa Valley Academy Harpersville | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Cornerstone Christian School 24975 Hwy 25, Columbiana 35051 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 155 |
| Cornerstone Schools of Alabama 118 55th St N, Birmingham 35212 | Christian Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 659 |
| Creative Montessori School 2800 Montessori Way, Birmingham 35209 | Independent Schools | Homewood, Mountain Brook & Crestline | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 133 |
| Crestwood Day School Birmingham | Independent Schools | Birmingham address, neighborhood not on file | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Crestwood Heights Academy Birmingham | Independent Schools | Birmingham address, neighborhood not on file | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Deeper Life Academy 2800 19th St N, Hueytown 35023 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | PK-11 | Not on list | 15 |
| Destiny Preparatory Christian School - WonderED Birmingham | Christian Schools | Birmingham address, neighborhood not on file | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Dunnam's Private School 811 Glenn Rd, Bessemer 35022 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | PK-K | Not on list | 10 |
| E2 Academy-WonderED Birmingham | Independent Schools | Birmingham address, neighborhood not on file | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| EB Academy-WonderED Pleasant Grove | Independent Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Ephesus Academy 829 Mcmillon Ave Sw, Birmingham 35211 | Christian Schools | West End, Ensley & Midfield | PK-11 | ✓ Participating | 54 |
| Essential Church School 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Dr, Birmingham 35242 | Christian Schools | US-280 Corridor & Oak Mountain | K-12 | Not on list | 1,185 |
| Evangel Classical Christian School 423 Thompson Rd, Alabaster 35007 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 287 |
| First Baptist Church Trussville 128 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville 35173 | Christian Schools | Trussville & Leeds | PK-K | Not on list | 20 |
| First Baptist Church-pinson 4036 Spring St, Pinson 35126 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-K | Not on list | 10 |
| Gardendale Christian Academy Gardendale | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| GETHC Academy Birmingham | Independent Schools | Birmingham address, neighborhood not on file | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Glad Tidings Christian Academy & Daycare 1400 Brisbane Ave, Birmingham 35214 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-6 | ✓ Participating | 38 |
| Glen Iris Baptist School 1130 10th Pl S, Birmingham 35205 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 93 |
| God's House Kindergarten 4660 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham 35243 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | ✓ Participating | 16 |
| God's Kids Learning Academy 8361 Old Hwy 31, Morris 35116 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-K | Not on list | 7 |
| Gospel Light Baptist Academy 5781 Roy Dr, Helena 35080 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 27 |
| Grassroots Christian Academy 1601 5th Ave N # 222, Birmingham 35203 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | 6-12 | Not on list | 123 |
| Green Valley Baptist Church 1815 Patton Chapel Rd, Hoover 35226 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | Not on list | 13 |
| Harvest Baptist Church & Christian School 7303 Taylors Ferry Rd, Bessemer 35023 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 50 |
| Heritage Christian Academy Bessemer | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Higdon Hill School 6869-5th Ave So., Birmingham 35212 | Independent Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | 7-12 | Not on list | 57 |
| Highlands School 4901 Old Leeds Rd, Birmingham 35213 | Independent Schools | Homewood, Mountain Brook & Crestline | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 296 |
| Hilltop Montessori School 6 Abbott Sq, Birmingham 35242 | Independent Schools | US-280 Corridor & Oak Mountain | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 97 |
| Holy Family Catholic Academy 1916 19th St Ensley, Birmingham 35218 | Catholic Schools | West End, Ensley & Midfield | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 19 |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School 1832 Center Way S, Birmingham 35205 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | 9-12 | ✓ Participating | 154 |
| Hoover Christian School 2113 Old Rocky Ridge Rd, Hoover 35216 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | K-12 | ✓ Participating | 63 |
| Indian Springs School Indian Springs | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Integrity Christian Academy 216 Roebuck Dr, Birmingham 35215 | Christian Schools | Roebuck, Huffman & Center Point | PK-4 | Not on list | 13 |
| Islamic Academy of Alabama 1810 25th Ct S, Birmingham 35209 | Islamic & Jewish Schools | Homewood, Mountain Brook & Crestline | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 214 |
| Jefferson Christian Academy 1500 Heritage Pl Dr, Irondale 35210 | Christian Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | K-12 | ✓ Participating | 158 |
| John Carroll Catholic High School 300 Lakeshore Pkwy, Birmingham 35209 | Catholic Schools | Homewood, Mountain Brook & Crestline | 9-12 | ✓ Participating | 540 |
| Joseph Bruno Montessori Academy 5509 Timber Hill Rd, Birmingham 35242 | Catholic Schools | US-280 Corridor & Oak Mountain | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 116 |
| Legacy Builders Academy Gardendale | Independent Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Maranathan Academy 10 67th St N, Birmingham 35206 | Independent Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | 6-12 | ✓ Participating | 22 |
| McElwain Christian Academy 3631 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham 35213 | Christian Schools | Homewood, Mountain Brook & Crestline | K-4 | Not on list | 15 |
| Miracle Academy Private Christian School 3420 Hickory Ave Sw, Birmingham 35221 | Christian Schools | West End, Ensley & Midfield | K-10 | ✓ Participating | 81 |
| Mitchell's Place Birmingham | Independent Schools | Birmingham address, neighborhood not on file | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Montessori Kids Universe Homewood 2041 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham 35242 | Independent Schools | US-280 Corridor & Oak Mountain | K | Not on list | 102 |
| Mountain View Baptist School 5568 Chalkville Rd, Birmingham 35235 | Christian Schools | Roebuck, Huffman & Center Point | K-12 | ✓ Participating | 71 |
| Mt. Pilgrim Christian Academy 6746 Grasselli Rd, Fairfield 35064 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | K-6 | ✓ Participating | 49 |
| N.E. Miles Jewish Day School 4000 Montclair Rd, Birmingham 35213 | Islamic & Jewish Schools | Homewood, Mountain Brook & Crestline | K-7 | ✓ Participating | 54 |
| New Day Church of Faith Ministries 1325 44th St N, Gardendale 35071 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | K-5 | Not on list | 6 |
| New Hope Christian School 1740 Heron Johnson Dr Dr, Birmingham 35211 | Christian Schools | West End, Ensley & Midfield | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 45 |
| New Life Christian School of Excellence 1622 7th Ave N, Bessemer 35020 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | K-5 | Not on list | 107 |
| Noah's Park Weekday Early Education 5700 Deerfoot Pkwy, Trussville 35173 | Independent Schools | Trussville & Leeds | PK-K | Not on list | 10 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School 1720 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham 35209 | Catholic Schools | Homewood, Mountain Brook & Crestline | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 343 |
| Our Lady of The Valley Catholic School 5510 Double Oak Ln, Birmingham 35242 | Catholic Schools | US-280 Corridor & Oak Mountain | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 166 |
| Primrose School of Riverwoods 501 Riverwoods Ct, Helena 35080 | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | Not on list | 45 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic School 4650 Preserve Pkwy, Hoover 35226 | Catholic Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 408 |
| Red Mountain Community School 500 40th St S, Birmingham 35222 | Independent Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 68 |
| Res Novae Academy Pinson | Independent Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Restoration Academy 4600 Carnegie Ave, Fairfield 35064 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | K-12 | ✓ Participating | 371 |
| Rising Hope Academy 4565 Montevelle Rd, Birmingham 35210 | Christian Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | K-6 | Not on list | 34 |
| River & Cape Montessori School 534 Industrial Rd, Alabaster 35007 | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | ✓ Participating | 6 |
| Riverchase United Methodist Day School 1953 Old Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 35244 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | Not on list | 15 |
| Rock City Preparatory Christian School 1120 Apricot Ave, Birmingham 35214 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | K-8 | ✓ Participating | 26 |
| Saint Rose Academy 1401 22nd St S, Birmingham 35205 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 181 |
| Savvy Academy - WonderED Birmingham | Independent Schools | Birmingham address, neighborhood not on file | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Southern Christian Preparatory Academy 5320 Miles Spring Rd, Birmingham 35238 | Christian Schools | US-280 Corridor & Oak Mountain | 9-12 | Not on list | 43 |
| Southminster Day School 1124 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills 35216 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-5 | ✓ Participating | 151 |
| Spring Valley School 2701 Sydney Dr, Birmingham 35211 | Independent Schools | West End, Ensley & Midfield | 1-12 | ✓ Participating | 131 |
| St. Francis Xavier Catholic School 2 Xavier Cir, Birmingham 35213 | Catholic Schools | Homewood, Mountain Brook & Crestline | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 150 |
| St. Mark United Methodist Kindergarten 2901 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham 35216 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | Not on list | 7 |
| St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Montevallo | Catholic Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Tabernacle Christian School 2649 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale 35071 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 276 |
| The Altamont School 4801 Altamont Rd So., Birmingham 35222 | Independent Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | 5-12 | Not on list | 379 |
| The American Academy for Young Professionals Birmingham | Independent Schools | Birmingham address, neighborhood not on file | 6-12 | ✓ Participating | — |
| The Crossing Church 5990 Mcashan Dr, McCalla 35111 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | K | Not on list | 10 |
| The Day Program 117 Plz Cir, 2nd Fl, Alabaster 35007 | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | 7-11 | Not on list | 39 |
| The Grove School 7545 Pkwy Dr, Leeds 35094 | Christian Schools | Trussville & Leeds | 1-12 | Not on list | 39 |
| The Hillsboro School 73 Elvira Rd, Helena 35080 | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 34 |
| The Westminster School Oak Mountain | Independent Schools | US-280 Corridor & Oak Mountain | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Trinity Classical Academy Birmingham | Independent Schools | Birmingham address, neighborhood not on file | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Trinity Outreach Ministries 8916 Pkwy E, Birmingham 35206 | Christian Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | PK-K | Not on list | 2 |
| Triumphant Child Care Center 1431 13th Ave N, Bessemer 35020 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | K | Not on list | 2 |
| Urban Community Montessori Birmingham | Independent Schools | Birmingham address, neighborhood not on file | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Valleydale Classical Academy Birmingham | Independent Schools | Birmingham address, neighborhood not on file | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Westwood Baptist Weekday Edu Ministry 1155 Alabaster Blvd, Alabaster 35007 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | Not on list | 8 |
| Winewood Christian School 2974 Winewood Rd, Birmingham 35215 | Christian Schools | Roebuck, Huffman & Center Point | 8 | Not on list | 2 |
| Wonderstead Birmingham | Independent Schools | Birmingham address, neighborhood not on file | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
What a CHOOSE Act flag on a listing means
| It means | It doesn't mean |
|---|---|
| The school appears on ALDOR's participating list dated October 23, 2026 | Every applicant to that school will be awarded an ESA |
| The $7,000 ESA can pay its tuition and listed fees | The ESA covers uniforms, athletics or aftercare there |
| The school is accredited or in process, as ALDOR determined | We have verified the school's tuition or seats |
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