Briarwood Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade1,552 students11 students per teacher
Private schools in Birmingham, AL
42 private schools in Birmingham, AL, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 9Christian schools 18Montessori schools 4Independent schools 6High schools 19Preschools 3Special education schools 3
Essential Church School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
B-Overall grade1,185 students20 students per teacher
Cornerstone High School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade659 students8 students per teacher
Cornerstone Schools of Alabama
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 194% since 2011–12
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade659 students9 students per teacher
John Carroll Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade540 students13 students per teacher
The Altamont School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade379 students9 students per teacher
Our Lady of Sorrows
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Birmingham since at least 2011
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade343 students14 students per teacher
Highlands School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 7 independent schools in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade296 students8 students per teacher
Islamic Academy of Alabama
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade214 students10 students per teacher
St. Rose of Lima School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Birmingham since at least 2011
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade181 students11 students per teacher
Our Lady of the Valley School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 9 Catholic schools in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade166 students9 students per teacher
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools nationwide
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade156 students9 students per teacher
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools nationwide
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade154 students9 students per teacher
St. Francis Xavier School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade150 students8 students per teacher
Creative Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Montessori schools nationwide
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade133 students4 students per teacher
Spring Valley School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
The largest special education school in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade131 students4 students per teacher
Banks Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
One of 16 Christian schools in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
B-Overall grade125 students21 students per teacher
Grassroots Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades 6–12
One of 16 Christian schools in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade123 students12 students per teacher
Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade116 students5 students per teacher
Montessori Kids Universe Homewood
Montessori school · Kindergarten only
One of the 3 largest preschools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
B-Overall grade102 students
Hilltop Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 62% of Montessori schools nationwide
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade97 students5 students per teacher
Alabama Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Birmingham since at least 2011
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade93 students13 students per teacher
Glen Iris Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 87% of Christian schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade93 students6 students per teacher
Miracle Academy Private Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–10
Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
AOverall grade81 students8 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Birmingham, AL
How many private schools are in Birmingham, AL?
42 private schools in Birmingham, AL, with about 8,420 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Birmingham, AL?
The most common are Christian schools (18), Catholic schools (9), independent schools (6), Montessori schools (4).
Are there private high schools in Birmingham, AL?
Yes: 19 private schools in Birmingham, AL teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Birmingham, AL offer pre-K?
24 private schools in Birmingham, AL offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Birmingham, AL have?
The average school has 9.2 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Birmingham, AL?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.