By type & community
Church-Run Schools in Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson
4 church-run schools in Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson; 1 on the CHOOSE Act participating list. The I-65 and Highway 75 suburbs north of the city, with K-12 Baptist schools and newer classical programs.
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.
In Alabama a church school operated as a ministry of a local church is exempt from the state's annual private-school registration, but it still needs accreditation to take CHOOSE Act money.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | CHOOSE Act | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church-pinson 4036 Spring St, Pinson 35126 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-K | Not on list | 10 |
| God's Kids Learning Academy 8361 Old Hwy 31, Morris 35116 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-K | Not on list | 7 |
| 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 |
| Tabernacle Christian School 2649 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale 35071 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 276 |
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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