For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 219 students in 35023, AL (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,782 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in 35023, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in 35023, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of God).
Private Schools in 35023, AL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
160 Brooklane Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0967
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0967
Gr: 5
Deeper Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
2800 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Harvest Christian School
(Baptist)
7303 Taylors Ferry Rd
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0883
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0883
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Ra Hudson Christian Academy
(Church of God)
2709 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-3884
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-3884
Gr: K-9 | 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 35023, AL?
4 private schools are located in 35023, AL.
What percentage of students in 35023 go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in 35023 are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 35023?
100% of private schools in 35023 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of God).
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