#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Briarwood Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 54% of students
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade1,552 students11 students per teacher
2026 lists
Most Diverse Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Private schools in Shelby County, AL with the most varied mix of students. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 54% of students
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade116 students5 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Hilltop Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 69% of students
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade97 students5 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Our Lady of the Valley School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 74% of students
Birmingham, AL
B+Overall grade166 students9 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Cornerstone Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 82% of students
Columbiana, AL
BOverall grade155 students9 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Evangel Classical Christian School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 92% of students
Alabaster, AL
B+Overall grade287 students10 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in Shelby County, AL
Essential Church School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 93% of students
Birmingham, AL
B-Overall grade1,185 students20 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.