By type & community
Independent Schools in Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale
3 independent schools in Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale; 2 on the CHOOSE Act participating list. Birmingham's eastern neighborhoods along I-20 and Crestwood Boulevard, home to a Waldorf school and several Christian academies.
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.
Independent schools often charge well above $7,000, so the ESA is usually the first layer and the school's own aid is the second.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | CHOOSE Act | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Waldorf School 5901 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 35212 | Independent Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | PK-8 | ✓ Participating | 93 |
| Higdon Hill School 6869-5th Ave So., Birmingham 35212 | Independent Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | 7-12 | Not on list | 57 |
| Maranathan Academy 10 67th St N, Birmingham 35206 | Independent Schools | Crestwood, Avondale, East Lake & Irondale | 6-12 | ✓ Participating | 22 |
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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