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Christian Schools in Birmingham, Jefferson & Shelby
Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Episcopal, Pentecostal, Adventist, Assembly of God and non-denominational Christian schools across both counties.
How many christian schools in Jefferson and Shelby counties take the CHOOSE Act?
26 of the 54 christian schools in our directory are on ALDOR's participating-school list dated October 23, 2026. Christian schools appear on the state participating list only if they are accredited (or in process) by a recognized body, which is why some long-running church academies are missing.
54
Private schools in this view26
On ALDOR's CHOOSE Act participating list6,540
Students reported in the federal survey32
Enroll pre-K children18
Teach through grade 12$7,000
CHOOSE Act ESA per enrolled studentBy community
Christian Schools: Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla
10 schools · 5 on the CHOOSE list
Browse →Christian Schools: Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights
8 schools · 3 on the CHOOSE list
Browse →Christian Schools: Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson
8 schools · 4 on the CHOOSE list
Browse →Christian Schools: Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby
6 schools · 3 on the CHOOSE list
Browse →Christian Schools: Roebuck, Huffman & Center Point
5 schools · 2 on the CHOOSE list
Browse →Christian Schools: Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale
4 schools · 2 on the CHOOSE list
Browse →Christian Schools: Downtown, Southside & Highland Park
3 schools · 2 on the CHOOSE list
Browse →Christian Schools: US-280 Corridor & Oak Mountain
3 schools · 1 on the CHOOSE list
Browse →Christian Schools: West End, Ensley & Midfield
3 schools · 3 on the CHOOSE list
Browse →All 54 christian 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 |
| 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 |
| Ardent Preschool & Daycare 25 Southlake Ln, Hoover 35244 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | Not on list | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Hoover Christian School 2113 Old Rocky Ridge Rd, Hoover 35216 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | K-12 | ✓ Participating | 63 |
| Integrity Christian Academy 216 Roebuck Dr, Birmingham 35215 | Christian Schools | Roebuck, Huffman & Center Point | PK-4 | Not on list | 13 |
| Jefferson Christian Academy 1500 Heritage Pl Dr, Irondale 35210 | Christian Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | K-12 | ✓ Participating | 158 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| St. Mark United Methodist Kindergarten 2901 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham 35216 | Christian Schools | Hoover, Vestavia Hills & Cahaba Heights | PK-K | Not on list | 7 |
| Tabernacle Christian School 2649 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale 35071 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 276 |
| The Crossing Church 5990 Mcashan Dr, McCalla 35111 | Christian Schools | Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield & McCalla | K | Not on list | 10 |
| The Grove School 7545 Pkwy Dr, Leeds 35094 | Christian Schools | Trussville & Leeds | 1-12 | Not on list | 39 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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