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Shelby County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 2,620 students in Shelby County, AL.

The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 89%.

67% of private high schools in Shelby County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 9
# Students Served: 2,620
Average Tuition: $14,415
Average Class Size: 16 students
% Students of Color: 16%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 9
# Students Served: 2,620
Average Tuition: $14,415
Average Class Size: 16 students
% Students of Color: 16%
View Shelby County, AL School Trends

Top Ranked Shelby County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Indian Springs School

Gr: 8-12 | 336 students

Avg. class size: 16 students

Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 22

190 Woodward Drive

Pelham, AL 35124

(205) 988-3350

(1)

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Essential Church School

Gr: K-12 | 861 students

Christian

4000 Eagle Point Corporate Dr

Birmingham, AL 35242

(205) 201-0327

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Evangel Classical Christian School

Gr: PK-12 | 277 students

Avg. class size: 15 students

Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)

423 Thompson Rd

Alabaster, AL 35007

(205) 216-0149

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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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Coosa Valley Academy

Gr: PK-12 | 224 students

Avg. class size: 20 students

Christian

163 Park Pl

Harpersville, AL 35078

(205) 672-7326

(3)

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Cornerstone Christian School

Gr: PK-12 | 174 students

Avg. class size: 14 students

Sports: 9

Baptist

24975 Highway 25

Columbiana, AL 35051

(205) 669-7777

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The Day Program

Gr: 7-11 | 32 students

Special Education School

117 Plaza Circle

Alabaster, AL 35007

(205) 664-1600

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Gospel Light Baptist Academy

Gr: NS-12 | 93 students

Extracurriculars: 8

Baptist

5781 Roy Dr

Helena, AL 35080

(205) 685-8450

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The Hillsboro School

Gr: PK-9 | 27 students

Montessori School

73 Elvira Rd

Helena, AL 35080

(205) 864-7330

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Shelby County Private High Schools (Closed)

Calera Christian School

Gr: 5-8 | 7 students

Montessori School (Baptist)

1725 22nd Avenue

Calera, AL 35040

(205) 668-2521

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Shelby Academy

Gr: PK-12 | 215 students

9178 Highway 22

Montevallo, AL 35115

(205) 668-2299

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

264 Teachers

5,254 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

11:1

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

63%

59%

Average Class Size

16 students

15 students

Average Number of AP Courses

8 courses

10 courses

Average SAT score

1385

(Out of 1600)

1281

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,415

$9,236

Average Summer Program Cost

$7,000

Average % on Financial Aid

28%

37%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$8,317

$6,166

Average Acceptance Rate

100%

89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24

0.49

# American Indian Students

0 Students

135 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

40 Students

986 Students

% Asian Students

# Hispanic Students

19 Students

1,235 Students

% Hispanic Students

# Black Students

51 Students

6,270 Students

% Black Students

11%

# White Students

2,314 Students

40,378 Students

% White Students

87%

69%

# Hawaiian Students

1 Student

49 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

233 Students

9,147 Students

% of Others Students

16%

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

15 extracurriculars

11 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

11 sports

9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Shelby County, AL?

The private high schools in Shelby County, AL include Westminster School At Oak Mountain, Evangel Classical Christian School, and Essential Church School.

How many private high schools are located in Shelby County?

9 private high schools are located in Shelby County.

How diverse are private high schools in Shelby County?

Shelby County private high schools are approximately 16% 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?

67% of private high schools in Shelby County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Which private high schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?

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