#1 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Cornerstone High School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
659 students
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade659 students8 students per teacher
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Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
The private schools in Jefferson County, AL with the most students. Top 44 of 44 schools.
#2 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Cornerstone Schools of Alabama
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
659 students
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade659 students9 students per teacher
#3 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
John Carroll Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
540 students
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade540 students13 students per teacher
#4 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Prince of Peace Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
408 students
Hoover, AL
B-Overall grade408 students12 students per teacher
#5 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
The Altamont School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
379 students
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade379 students9 students per teacher
#6 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Restoration Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
371 students
Fairfield, AL
BOverall grade371 students11 students per teacher
#7 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Our Lady of Sorrows
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
343 students
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade343 students14 students per teacher
#8 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Highlands School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
296 students
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade296 students8 students per teacher
#9 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Tabernacle Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
276 students
Gardendale, AL
BOverall grade276 students11 students per teacher
#10 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Islamic Academy of Alabama
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
214 students
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade214 students10 students per teacher
#11 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
St. Rose of Lima School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
181 students
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade181 students11 students per teacher
#12 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Jefferson Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
158 students
Irondale, AL
A+Overall grade158 students7 students per teacher
#13 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
156 students
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade156 students9 students per teacher
#14 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
154 students
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade154 students9 students per teacher
#15 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Southminster Day School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–5
151 students
Vestavia Hills, AL
BOverall grade151 students9 students per teacher
#16 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
St. Francis Xavier School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
150 students
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade150 students8 students per teacher
#17 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Brooklane Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
141 students
Hueytown, AL
B+Overall grade141 students12 students per teacher
#18 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Creative Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
133 students
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade133 students4 students per teacher
#19 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Spring Valley School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
131 students
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade131 students4 students per teacher
#20 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Banks Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
125 students
Birmingham, AL
B-Overall grade125 students21 students per teacher
#21 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Grassroots Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades 6–12
123 students
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade123 students12 students per teacher
#22 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
New Life Christian School of Excellence
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5
107 students
Bessemer, AL
B-Overall grade107 students13 students per teacher
#23 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Montessori Kids Universe Homewood
Montessori school · Kindergarten only
102 students
Birmingham, AL
B-Overall grade102 students
#24 Largest Private Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Glen Iris Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
93 students
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade93 students6 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.