#1 Largest Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Briarwood Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,552 students
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade1,552 students11 students per teacher
2026 lists
Largest Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
The private schools in Shelby County, AL with the most students. Top 12 of 12 schools.
#2 Largest Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Essential Church School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
1,185 students
Birmingham, AL
B-Overall grade1,185 students20 students per teacher
#3 Largest Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Evangel Classical Christian School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–12
287 students
Alabaster, AL
B+Overall grade287 students10 students per teacher
#4 Largest Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Our Lady of the Valley School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
166 students
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade166 students9 students per teacher
#5 Largest Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Cornerstone Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
155 students
Columbiana, AL
BOverall grade155 students9 students per teacher
#6 Largest Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
116 students
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade116 students5 students per teacher
#7 Largest Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Hilltop Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
97 students
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade97 students5 students per teacher
#8 Largest Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Alabaster Weekday Early Education Program
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
70 students
Alabaster, AL
BOverall grade70 students
#9 Largest Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Primrose School of Riverwoods
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
45 students
Helena, AL
B+Overall grade45 students23 students per teacher
#10 Largest Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
The Day Program
Independent school · Grades 7–11
39 students
Alabaster, AL
B+Overall grade39 students9 students per teacher
#11 Largest Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
The Hillsboro School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
34 students
Helena, AL
AOverall grade34 students4 students per teacher
#12 Largest Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
27 students
Helena, AL
AOverall grade27 students4 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.