#1 Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, AL
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
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Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, AL
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Jefferson County, AL. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Red Mountain Community School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in Alabama
Birmingham, AL
A-Overall grade68 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Red Mtn. Community School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade68 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Cornerstone High School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade659 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, AL
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
#6 Best Independent Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Highlands School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 7 independent schools in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade296 students8 students per teacher
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