For the 2024 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 3,849 students in Shelby County, AL (there are 45 public schools, serving 35,203 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Shelby County, AL include Indian Springs School, Gospel Light Baptist Academy and Westminster School At Oak Mountain.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
58% of private schools in Shelby County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).
Top Ranked Shelby County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
190 Woodward Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
Grades: 8-12
| 330 students
Essential Church School
Alternative School (Christian)
4000 Eagle Point Corporate Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 201-0327
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 201-0327
Grades: K-12
| 861 students
Evangel Classical Christian School
(Presbyterian)
423 Thompson Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 216-0149
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 216-0149
Grades: PK-12
| 331 students
5781 Roy Dr
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 685-8450
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 685-8450
Grades: NS-12
| 67 students
6 Abbott Square
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 437-9343
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 437-9343
Grades: NS-8
| 182 students
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Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
5080 Cahaba Valley Trace
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-9694
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-9694
Grades: K-12
| 596 students
Chase Learning Center And Daycare Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
330 Canyon Park Dr
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 620-1616
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 620-1616
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
The Church At Brookhills Early
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3145 Brook Highland Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-3053
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-3053
Grades: PK-K
| 156 students
163 Park Pl
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
Grades: PK-12
| 224 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Baptist)
24975 Highway 25
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 669-7777
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 669-7777
Grades: PK-12
| 174 students
The Day Program
Special Education School
117 Plaza Circle
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Grades: 7-11
| 42 students
First Baptist Church Of Alabaster
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
903 3rd Ave Nw
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-5942
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-5942
Grades: PK-K
| 122 students
Haven Christian Academy
(Baptist)
9444 Highway 22
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 668-0973
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 668-0973
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
The Hillsboro School
Montessori School
73 Elvira Rd
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 864-7330
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 864-7330
Grades: PK-9
| 27 students
5509 Timber Hill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-8709
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-8709
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
5510 Double Oak Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-5963
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-5963
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
Primrose School At Meadowbrook
Daycare / Preschool
4855 Meadow Brook Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-3020
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-3020
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
Primrose School Of Riverwoods
Alternative School
501 Riverwoods Ct
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 685-1905
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 685-1905
Grades: NS-K
| 113 students
Westwood Baptist Weekday Edu Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
209 Cloverdale Dr
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-2422
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-2422
Grades: PK-K
| 102 students
Shelby County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calera Christian School (Closed 2006)
Montessori School (Baptist)
1725 22nd Avenue
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 668-2521
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 668-2521
Grades: 5-8
| 7 students
9178 Highway 22
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 668-2299
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 668-2299
Grades: PK-12
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Shelby County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Shelby County, AL include Indian Springs School, Gospel Light Baptist Academy and Westminster School At Oak Mountain.
How many private schools are located in Shelby County, AL?
19 private schools are located in Shelby County, AL.
How diverse are private schools in Shelby County, AL?
Shelby County, AL private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Shelby County, AL go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County, AL?
58% of private schools in Shelby County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).
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