Top 10 Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 102 private schools serving 15,297 students in Jefferson County, AL (there are 176 public schools, serving 98,721 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, AL include Our Lady Of Sorrows, Jefferson Christian Academy and John Carroll Catholic High School.
The average tuition cost is $10,360, which is higher than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $8,289.
79% of private schools in Jefferson County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is conveniently located just off Exit 1 on 459 near the Bent Brook Golf Course.
(Christian)
(7)
6200 Lou George Loop
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
Grades: PK-12
| 159 students
Advent Episcopal Day School
Advent Episcopal Day School Photo - Welcome To Our Classroom
(Episcopal)
2019 6th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
The Altamont School
The Altamont School Photo
4801 Altamont Road South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 879-2006
Grades: 5-12
| 361 students
The American Academy For Young Professionals
The American Academy For Young Professionals Photo - A Student Community of Academic Achievers and A Community of Student Servant Leaders! #TheirFOCUS #TheirEDUCATION #TheirDECISIONS #TheirDISCIPLINE #TheirCHARACTER #TheirBRAND #BUILDINGtheirLeadershipTODAYforTOMORROW #TheRIGHTEDUCATIONmatters #CREATINGPathwaysforEducationSUCCESS #AA-YP
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
216 Roebuck Drive - East Campus
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 833-4416
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Bessemer Academy
1705 4th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6288
Grades: PK-12
| 436 students
Briarwood Christian School
Briarwood Christian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(2)
2204 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
Grades: PK-12
| 1,745 students
Cornerstone Schools Of Alabama
Cornerstone Schools Of Alabama Photo
(Christian)
118 55th Street N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 591-7600
Grades: PK-12
| 588 students
First Baptist Church Trussville
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Po Box 27
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 655-1328
Grades: PK-K
| 314 students
Highlands School
Highlands School Photo - Visit www.60moreyears.highlandsschool.org for a glimpse into the NEXT 60 years of progressive, student-centered learning!
4901 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 956-9731
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Hoover Christian School
Hoover Christian School Photo - We have a wonderful building and atmosphere at our school.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2113 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 987-3376
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Islamic Academy Of Alabama
Islamic Academy Of Alabama Photo
(Islamic)
(1)
1810 25th Ct S
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0422
Grades: PK-12
| 229 students
Jefferson Christian Academy
Jefferson Christian Academy Photo - 2014-2015 Eagles Cheerleaders
(Church of Christ)
(2)
1500 Heritage Place Drive
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-9111
Grades: PK-12
| 298 students
John Carroll Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 940-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Our Lady Of Sorrows
(Catholic)
1720 Oxmoor Rd
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-3237
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - This is a partial view of the front of our beautiful school in the suburb of Hoover, AL.
(Catholic)
4650 Preserve Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 824-7886
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Restoration Academy
Restoration Academy Photo
(Christian)
4600 Carnegie Ave
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-8805
Grades: K-12
| 405 students
St. Barnabas Regional School
(Catholic)
7901 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Saint Rose Academy
Saint Rose Academy Photo - Our beautiful campus!
(Catholic)
(13)
1401 22nd Street S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 933-0549
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Tabernacle Christian School
Tabernacle Christian School Photo - Drama class performing Spring Play!
(Baptist)
(1)
2649 Decatur Hwy
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-9318
Grades: PK-12
| 398 students
Alabama Clinical Schools
All-boys | Alternative School
1221 Alton Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Alabama Waldorf School
Alabama Waldorf School Photo - Multi-cultural celebrations in the Kindergarten
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
5901 Crestwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 592-0541
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
All Saints' Episcopal Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
112 W. Hawthorne Road
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-1092
Grades: NS
| 145 students
Allan Cott School
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Ln
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: 1-12
| 61 students
Arlington School
Montessori School
1312 22nd St S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 939-3665
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Ascension Episcopal Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1912 Canyon Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-8711
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students
Beulah Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1022 2nd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
Grades: PK-2
| 15 students
Brooklane Baptist Academy
Brooklane Baptist Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
(2)
160 Brooklane Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0967
Grades: 5
| students
Build Up
2301 Ave E
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 847-4086
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
356 Killough Springs Road
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-0201
Grades: K-4
| 37 students
Canterbury Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
350 Overbrook Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 874-1541
Grades: NS
| 123 students
Central Park Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
1900 43rd St W
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 786-4811
Grades: K-12
| 130 students
Child Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
(1)
805 Crest Dr
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-0433
Grades: PK-K
| 230 students
The Children's Place-huffman U
(Methodist)
711 Gene Reed Rd
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 836-1362
Grades: PK-2
| 151 students
Clearly Kids Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
8051 Glenn Rd
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 661-1030
Grades: PK-K
| 190 students
Covenant Classical School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
25 Southlake Ln
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 989-8668
Grades: K
| 161 students
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Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Covenant Christian Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1821 1st St Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 856-0708
Grades: PK-K
| 99 students
1732 11th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 701-5437
Grades: PK-2
| 48 students
630 1st St S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 251-8395
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Pilgrim Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
113 4th Ter N
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 324-6470
Grades: 2-3
| 5 students
St. Marys Catholic School (Closed 2010)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6124 Myron Massey Blvd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 923-5115
Grades: PK-3
| 122 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, AL include Our Lady Of Sorrows, Jefferson Christian Academy and John Carroll Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County, AL?
102 private schools are located in Jefferson County, AL.
How much do private schools cost in Jefferson County, AL?
The average tuition cost is $10,360, which is higher than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $8,289.
How diverse are private schools in Jefferson County, AL?
Jefferson County, AL private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County, AL go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County, AL?
79% of private schools in Jefferson County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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