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Bessemer Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,089 students in Bessemer, AL, 10% of all K-12 students in Bessemer, AL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
78% of private schools in Bessemer, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bessemer Private Schools (2026-27)

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Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
6200 Lou George Loop
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
(7)
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Map of Bessemer Academy
Bessemer Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 436 students
1705 4th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6288
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Map of Beulah Baptist Christian School
Beulah Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-2 | 15 students
Baptist
1022 2nd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
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Brooklane Baptist Academy
Gr: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
160 Brooklane Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0967
(2)
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Map of Deeper Life Academy
Deeper Life Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
Pentecostal
2800 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
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Map of Dunnams Private School
Dunnams Private School
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool
811 Glenn Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-4194
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Map of Harvest Christian School
Harvest Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Baptist
7303 Taylors Ferry Rd
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0883
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Map of New Life Christian School Of Excellence
New Life Christian School Of Excellence
Gr: K-5 | 114 students
Christian
1622 7th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4735
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Map of Ra Hudson Christian Academy
Ra Hudson Christian Academy
Gr: K-9 | 73 students
Church of God
2709 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-3884
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Bessemer, Alabama Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Jesus Christian Daycare And School
Jesus Christian Daycare And School
Gr: PK-2 | 48 students
Baptist
1732 11th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 701-5437
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Map of St. Aloysius School
St. Aloysius School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Catholic
751a Academy Dr
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-0045
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Bessemer, AL Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,089
Students
$5,100
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bessemer)
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
1,089 Students
81,753 Students
% Students of Color
41%
25%
0.67
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
290 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
27%
11%
# White Students
430 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
39%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
371 Students
22,160 Students
% of Others Students
34%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
106 Teachers
6,998 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
57%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,100
$8,984
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bessemer, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Bessemer, AL is Bessemer Academy.
How many private schools are located in Bessemer?
9 private schools are located in Bessemer.
How diverse are private schools in Bessemer?
Bessemer private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Bessemer go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Bessemer are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bessemer?
78% of private schools in Bessemer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Bessemer are often viewed compared to one another?

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