By type & community
Christian Schools in Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale
4 christian schools in Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale; 2 on the CHOOSE Act participating list. Birmingham's eastern neighborhoods along I-20 and Crestwood Boulevard, home to a Waldorf school and several Christian academies.
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.
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.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | CHOOSE Act | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Schools of Alabama 118 55th St N, Birmingham 35212 | Christian Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 659 |
| Jefferson Christian Academy 1500 Heritage Pl Dr, Irondale 35210 | Christian Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | K-12 | ✓ Participating | 158 |
| Rising Hope Academy 4565 Montevelle Rd, Birmingham 35210 | Christian Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | K-6 | Not on list | 34 |
| Trinity Outreach Ministries 8916 Pkwy E, Birmingham 35206 | Christian Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | PK-K | 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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