By type & community
Christian Schools in Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby
6 christian schools in Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby; 3 on the CHOOSE Act participating list. Shelby County beyond the 280 corridor: Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana, Montevallo and the Coosa side of the county.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Cornerstone Christian School 24975 Hwy 25, Columbiana 35051 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 155 |
| Evangel Classical Christian School 423 Thompson Rd, Alabaster 35007 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 287 |
| Gospel Light Baptist Academy 5781 Roy Dr, Helena 35080 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 27 |
| Westwood Baptist Weekday Edu Ministry 1155 Alabaster Blvd, Alabaster 35007 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | Not on list | 8 |
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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