By type
Catholic Schools in Birmingham, Jefferson & Shelby
Parish elementaries, a Catholic Montessori academy and two high schools, all within the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.
How many catholic schools in Jefferson and Shelby counties take the CHOOSE Act?
10 of the 10 catholic schools in our directory are on ALDOR's participating-school list dated October 23, 2026. Every diocesan school is approved as a CHOOSE Act participating school, so the $7,000 account can be spent on Catholic tuition and listed fees.
10
Private schools in this view10
On ALDOR's CHOOSE Act participating list2,077
Students reported in the federal survey7
Enroll pre-K children2
Teach through grade 12$7,000
CHOOSE Act ESA per enrolled studentBy community
All 10 catholic schools
| School | Type | Community | Grades | CHOOSE Act | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic School 4650 Preserve Pkwy, Hoover 35226 | Catholic Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 408 |
| Saint Rose Academy 1401 22nd St S, Birmingham 35205 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Southside & Highland Park | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 181 |
| St. Francis Xavier Catholic School 2 Xavier Cir, Birmingham 35213 | Catholic Schools | Homewood, Mountain Brook & Crestline | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 150 |
| St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Montevallo | Catholic Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | 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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