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Private and church schools in Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby
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.
How many private schools in Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby take the CHOOSE Act?
8 of the 13 private schools in our directory for Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby 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 view8
On ALDOR's CHOOSE Act participating list680
Students reported in the federal survey9
Enroll pre-K children4
Teach through grade 12$7,000
CHOOSE Act ESA per enrolled studentBy type
Christian Schools
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Browse →All 13 schools in Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby
| 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 |
| Coosa Valley Academy Harpersville | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| 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 |
| Indian Springs School Indian Springs | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| Primrose School of Riverwoods 501 Riverwoods Ct, Helena 35080 | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | Not on list | 45 |
| River & Cape Montessori School 534 Industrial Rd, Alabaster 35007 | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | ✓ Participating | 6 |
| St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Montevallo | Catholic Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | Not on file | ✓ Participating | — |
| The Day Program 117 Plz Cir, 2nd Fl, Alabaster 35007 | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | 7-11 | Not on list | 39 |
| The Hillsboro School 73 Elvira Rd, Helena 35080 | Independent Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-12 | ✓ Participating | 34 |
| Westwood Baptist Weekday Edu Ministry 1155 Alabaster Blvd, Alabaster 35007 | Christian Schools | Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Columbiana & South Shelby | PK-K | Not on list | 8 |
ZIP codes: 35007, 35124, 35080, 35051, 35115, 35040, 35043, 35114, 35147, 35178, 35186
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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