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Private and church schools in West End, Ensley & Midfield
The west side of the city, from West End's church corridors to Ensley and Midfield, including a special-education school.
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 West End, Ensley & Midfield take the CHOOSE Act?
6 of the 6 private schools in our directory for West End, Ensley & Midfield are on ALDOR's participating list dated October 23, 2026.
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Private schools in this view6
On ALDOR's CHOOSE Act participating list380
Students reported in the federal survey3
Enroll pre-K children2
Teach through grade 12$7,000
CHOOSE Act ESA per enrolled studentBy type
Christian Schools
3 schools here
Browse →Independent Schools
2 schools here
Browse →Catholic Schools
1 school here
Browse →All 6 schools in West End, Ensley & Midfield
| School | Type | Community | Grades | CHOOSE Act | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BuildUp Community School 222 6th Ave Sw, Birmingham 35211 | Independent Schools | West End, Ensley & Midfield | 9-12 | ✓ Participating | 50 |
| Ephesus Academy 829 Mcmillon Ave Sw, Birmingham 35211 | Christian Schools | West End, Ensley & Midfield | PK-11 | ✓ Participating | 54 |
| Holy Family Catholic Academy 1916 19th St Ensley, Birmingham 35218 | Catholic Schools | West End, Ensley & Midfield | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 19 |
| Miracle Academy Private Christian School 3420 Hickory Ave Sw, Birmingham 35221 | Christian Schools | West End, Ensley & Midfield | K-10 | ✓ Participating | 81 |
| New Hope Christian School 1740 Heron Johnson Dr Dr, Birmingham 35211 | Christian Schools | West End, Ensley & Midfield | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 45 |
| Spring Valley School 2701 Sydney Dr, Birmingham 35211 | Independent Schools | West End, Ensley & Midfield | 1-12 | ✓ Participating | 131 |
ZIP codes: 35211, 35208, 35218, 35221, 35224, 35228
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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