#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
New Hope Christian Elementary School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8
3.9 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
AOverall grade45 students4 students per teacher
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Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Private schools in Jefferson County, AL with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 36 of 36 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Creative Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.3 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade133 students4 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
NE Miles Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades K–7
4.7 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
AOverall grade54 students5 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Red Mountain Community School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
5.2 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
A-Overall grade68 students5 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Glen Iris Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
5.7 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade93 students6 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Jefferson Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
6.6 students per teacher
Irondale, AL
A+Overall grade158 students7 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Mountain View Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
6.6 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade71 students7 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Mt. Pilgrim Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–6
7.5 students per teacher
Fairfield, AL
B+Overall grade49 students8 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Cornerstone High School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
7.6 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade659 students8 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Build Up Community School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
7.6 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade50 students8 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Harvest Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
7.8 students per teacher
Bessemer, AL
A-Overall grade50 students8 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
St. Francis Xavier School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
8 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade150 students8 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Highlands School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.2 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade296 students8 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Miracle Academy Private Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–10
8.2 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
AOverall grade81 students8 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
8.5 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade156 students9 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Southminster Day School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–5
8.6 students per teacher
Vestavia Hills, AL
BOverall grade151 students9 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Hoover Christian School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–12
8.6 students per teacher
Hoover, AL
A+Overall grade63 students9 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
The Altamont School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
8.9 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade379 students9 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
8.9 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade154 students9 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Ephesus Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–11
9 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade54 students9 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Cornerstone Schools of Alabama
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
9.1 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade659 students9 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Red Mtn. Community School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
9.1 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade68 students9 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Calvary Resurrection Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
9.8 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade59 students10 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Jefferson County, AL
Islamic Academy of Alabama
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
9.9 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade214 students10 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.