Indian Springs School Photo

Best Shelby County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 3,770 students in Shelby County, AL (there are 46 public schools, serving 34,817 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, Westminster School At Oak Mountain, and Evangel Classical Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
58% of private schools in Shelby County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).

Top-Ranked Shelby County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Indian Springs School
Indian Springs School Photo
(1)
190 Woodward Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
Gr: 8-12 | 343 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Essential Church School
(Christian)
4000 Eagle Point Corporate Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 201-0327
Gr: K-12 | 861 students
Evangel Classical Christian School
Evangel Classical Christian School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
423 Thompson Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 216-0149
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gospel Light Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
5781 Roy Dr
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 685-8450
Gr: NS-12 | 73 students Extracurrculars: 8
Hilltop Montessori School
Hilltop Montessori School Photo - Students at Hilltop Montessori School successfully transition to college preparatory programs in the Birmingham area and beyond, including Indian Springs School, The Alabama School of Fine Arts, The Altamont School, St. James Boarding School and other programs. Graduates attended prestigious colleges including Tulane University, New York University, The University of Alabama Honors College, UAB Honors Program, University of North Carolina
Montessori School
(2)
6 Abbott Square
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 437-9343
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westminster School At Oak Mountain
Westminster School At Oak Mountain Photo - We are a K-12 Christ-centered, classical school in Birmingham, Alabama.
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
5080 Cahaba Valley Trace
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-9694
Gr: K-12 | 596 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chase Learning Center And Daycare Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
330 Canyon Park Dr
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 620-1616
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
The Church At Brookhills Early
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3145 Brook Highland Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-3053
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
Coosa Valley Academy
(Christian)
(3)
163 Park Pl
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Baptist)
24975 Highway 25
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 669-7777
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
The Day Program
Special Education School
117 Plaza Circle
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Gr: 7-11 | 32 students
First Baptist Church Of Alabaster
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
903 3rd Ave Nw
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-5942
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
Haven Christian Academy
(Baptist)
9444 Highway 22
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 668-0973
Gr: K-6 | 22 students
The Hillsboro School
Montessori School
73 Elvira Rd
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 864-7330
Gr: PK-9 | 27 students
Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
Montessori School
(6)
5509 Timber Hill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-8709
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Valley School
Our Lady Of The Valley School Photo - Our Lady of the Valley School is a Christ-centered learning community that fosters academic excellence, positive moral development, and community service. We encourage students to reach their full potential in a creative and nurturing environment that promotes Gospel values. School Our school will provide an environment in which God's children become self-directed, life-long learners.
(Catholic)
(2)
5510 Double Oak Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-5963
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Primrose School At Meadowbrook
Daycare / Preschool
4855 Meadow Brook Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 991-3020
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Primrose School Of Riverwoods
Daycare / Preschool
501 Riverwoods Ct
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 685-1905
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Westwood Baptist Weekday Edu Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
209 Cloverdale Dr
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-2422
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Shelby County, Alabama

Shelby County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calera Christian School (Closed 2006)
Montessori School (Baptist)
1725 22nd Avenue
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 668-2521
Gr: 5-8 | 7 students
9178 Highway 22
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 668-2299
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students

Overview

This County (Shelby County)
This State (AL)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,770 Students
81,669 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
344 Teachers
6,990 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1385
(Out of 1600)
1284
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,927
$11,467
Average Summer Program Cost
$7,000
$1,312
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,772
$5,133
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
77 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
2,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
88 Students
8,809 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
2,668 Students
48,221 Students
% White Students
70%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
923 Students
22,018 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

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, Westminster School At Oak Mountain, and Evangel Classical Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Shelby County?
19 private schools are located in Shelby County.
How diverse are private schools in Shelby County?
Shelby County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County?
58% of private schools in Shelby County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?

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