Top 5 Best Shelby County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 2,652 students in Shelby County, AL.
The best top ranked private high schools in Shelby County, AL include Indian Springs School, Essential Church School and Westminster School At Oak Mountain.
67% of private high schools in Shelby County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).

Top Ranked Shelby County Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Indian Springs School
Indian Springs School Photo
(1)
190 Woodward Drive
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
Grades: K-12
| 861 students
Evangel Classical Christian School
(Presbyterian)
423 Thompson Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 216-0149
Grades: PK-12
| 331 students
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gospel Light Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
5781 Roy Dr
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 685-8450
Grades: NS-12
| 67 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 596 students
Coosa Valley Academy
(Christian)
(2)
163 Park Pl
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
Grades: PK-12
| 224 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Baptist)
24975 Highway 25
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
Grades: 7-11
| 42 students
The Hillsboro School
Montessori School
73 Elvira Rd
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 864-7330
Grades: PK-9
| 27 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Shelby County, Alabama

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
Grades: 5-8
| 7 students
9178 Highway 22
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 668-2299
Grades: PK-12
| 215 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Shelby County, AL?
The top ranked private high schools in Shelby County, AL include Indian Springs School, Essential Church School and Westminster School At Oak Mountain.
How many private high schools are located in Shelby County, AL?
9 private high schools are located in Shelby County, AL.
How diverse are private high schools in Shelby County, AL?
Shelby County, AL private high schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County, AL?
67% of private high schools in Shelby County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).

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