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Best 35242 Alabama Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,250 students in 35242, AL (there are 12 public schools, serving 9,216 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in 35242, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 35242, AL include Hilltop Montessori School, Westminster School At Oak Mountain, and Essential Church School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private schools in 35242, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,250
  • Average Tuition: $8,367
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 13%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View 35242 Alabama School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,250
  • Average Tuition: $8,367
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 13%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View 35242 Alabama School Trends

Top Ranked 35242 Alabama Private Schools (2026)

Map of Essential Church School
Essential Church School
Gr: K-12 | 861 students
Christian
4000 Eagle Point Corporate Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 201-0327
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Hilltop Montessori School Photo
Hilltop Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
6 Abbott Square
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 437-9343
(2)
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Westminster School At Oak Mountain Photo
Westminster School At Oak Mountain
Gr: K-12 | 596 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
5080 Cahaba Valley Trace
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-9694
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Map of Allan Cott School
Allan Cott School
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Ln
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
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Map of The Church At Brookhills Early
The Church At Brookhills Early
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3145 Brook Highland Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-3053
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Map of Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Montessori School
5509 Timber Hill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-8709
(6)
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Our Lady Of The Valley School Photo
Our Lady Of The Valley School
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
5510 Double Oak Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-5963
(2)
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Map of Primrose School At Meadowbrook
Primrose School At Meadowbrook
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
4855 Meadow Brook Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-3020
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35242, Alabama Private Schools (Closed)

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KinderCare at Meadowbrook
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1700 Corporate Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-8598
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 35242, AL?
The top ranked private schools in 35242, AL include Hilltop Montessori School, Westminster School At Oak Mountain, and Essential Church School.
How many private schools are located in 35242?
8 private schools are located in 35242.
How diverse are private schools in 35242?
35242 private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in 35242 go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in 35242 are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 35242?
50% of private schools in 35242 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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