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Private and church schools in Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson
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.
How many private schools in Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson take the CHOOSE Act?
6 of the 10 private schools in our directory for Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson are on ALDOR's participating list dated October 23, 2026; the rest can't be paid from a $7,000 ESA unless ALDOR approves them.
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Private schools in this view6
On ALDOR's CHOOSE Act participating list393
Students reported in the federal survey5
Enroll pre-K children1
Teach through grade 12$7,000
CHOOSE Act ESA per enrolled studentBy type
All 10 schools in Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson
| School | Type | Community | Grades | CHOOSE Act | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Enrichment Center 805 Crest Dr, Gardendale 35071 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-K | Not on list | 30 |
| 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 |
| God's Kids Learning Academy 8361 Old Hwy 31, Morris 35116 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-K | Not on list | 7 |
| Legacy Builders Academy Gardendale | Independent Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| 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 |
| Res Novae Academy Pinson | Independent Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Rock City Preparatory Christian School 1120 Apricot Ave, Birmingham 35214 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | K-8 | ✓ Participating | 26 |
| Tabernacle Christian School 2649 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale 35071 | Christian Schools | Gardendale, Forestdale, Pinson & North Jefferson | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 276 |
ZIP codes: 35071, 35116, 35126, 35214, 35068, 35119
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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