Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy offers a variety of award winning athletics program as well as club sports such as our HCA Bass Fishing Club.

Best Bessemer Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 897 students in Bessemer, AL.
The top ranked private high school in Bessemer, AL is Bessemer Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
83% of private high schools in Bessemer, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Bessemer Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is conveniently located just off Exit 1 on 459 near the new UAB West hospital.
(Christian)
(7)
6200 Lou George Loop
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bessemer Academy
1705 4th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6288
Gr: PK-12 | 436 students
Deeper Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
2800 19th St N
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
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Ra Hudson Christian Academy
(Church of God)
2709 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-3884
Gr: K-9 | 73 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bessemer, Alabama

Bessemer, Alabama Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1732 11th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 701-5437
Gr: PK-2 | 48 students
751a Academy Dr
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-0045
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Bessemer, AL?
The top ranked private high schools in Bessemer, AL is Bessemer Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Bessemer?
5 private high schools are located in Bessemer.
How diverse are private high schools in Bessemer?
Bessemer private high schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bessemer?
83% of private high schools in Bessemer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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