Explore Birmingham’s most trusted private and charter schools in one simple guide. Compare programs, grade levels, and more to find the perfect match for your family.
Private Schools
Advent Episcopal School
2019 6th Ave. N., Birmingham
(205) 252-2535
Principal: Claire Cassady Vaughn
Grades: JPK–8
Tuition: $8,750–19,500
Alabama Waldorf School
5901 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham
(205) 592-0541
Grades: Nursery–8
Principal: Annie Damsky
Tuition: $4,640–11,640
Altamont School, The
4801 Altamont Rd. S., Birmingham
(205) 879-2006
Principal: Cecil F. Stodghill, Jr.
Grades: 5–12
Tuition: $24,788–30,632
American Academy for Young Professionals, The
7501 Division Ave., Birmingham
(205) 475-9990
Principal: Dr. Juliet L. Arrington
Grades: 6–12
Tuition: $7,550–9,550
Bessemer Academy
1705 4th Ave. SW., Bessemer
(205) 428-6288
Grades: 3K–12
Principal: Michele Hyde
Tuition: $5,098–6,907
Briarwood Christian School
2204 Briarwood Way, Birmingham
(205) 776-5800
Superintendent: Gus Martin
Grades: JK–12
Tuition: $6,600–11,740
Bruno Montessori Academy
5509 Timber Hill Rd., Birmingham
(205) 995-8709
Principal: Susan Downs
Grades: Toddler–8
Tuition: $9,025–13,225 (including half days)
Cornerstone Chargers School
24975 Hwy. 25, Columbiana
(205) 669-7777
cornerstonechargers.com
Grades: K3–12
Principal: Margaret Pickett
Tuition: $4,628–7,384
Cornerstone School
Elementary: 118 55th St. N., Birmingham
Middle & High: 980 and 959 Huffman Rd., Birmingham
(205) 591-7600
csalabama.org
Grades: K4–12
Principal: Dr. Nita Carr
Tuition: $11,000–12,000
Creative Montessori School
2800 Montessori Way, Homewood
(205) 879-3278
Principal: Dave DeHarde
Grades: 18 mo.–8
Tuition: $11,004–19,100
Evangel Classical Christian School
423 Thompson Rd., Alabaster
(205) 216-0149
Principal: David Long
Grades: K5–12
Tuition: $7,635–8,900
Heritage Christian Academy
6200 Lou George Loop, Birmingham
(205) 978-6001
Principal: Don Wahlman
Grades: K3–12
Tuition: $3,600–8,350 (including half days)
Highlands School
4901 Old Leed Rd., Birmingham
(205) 956-9731
Principal: Kavita Vasil
Grades: Infants–8
Tuition: $16,980–19,975
Hilltop Montessori School
6 Abbott Sq., Birmingham
(205) 437-9343
Principal: Lisa Litka
Grades: Toddler–8
Tuition: $8,807–14,822
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
1832 Center Way S., Birmingham
(205) 787-9937
Principal: Hunter Wolfe
Grades: 9–12
Tuition: $500–11,675 (on a sliding scale)
Hope Christian School
2053 Old Montgomery Hwy., Birmingham
(205) 664-2232
Principal: Wayne Atchison
Grades: K5–12, Adult Diploma Program
Tuition: $400–500
Indian Springs School
190 Woodward Dr., Indian Springs
(205) 988-3350
Principal: Scott Schamberger
Grades: 8–12
Tuition: $30,600–63,400
Jefferson Christian Academy
1500 Heritage Place Dr., Birmingham
(205) 956-9111
Principal: Dr. Greg DeJarnett
Grades: K4–12
Tuition: $6,895–7,140
John Carroll Catholic High School
300 Lakeshore Pkwy., Birmingham
(205) 940-2400
jcchs.org
Grades: 9–12
Principal: Ronald Steele
Tuition: $12,145
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
1720 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood
(205) 879-3237
Principal: Mary Jane Dorn
Grades: K3–8
Tuition: $2,288–3,883
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
5510 Double Oak Lane, Birmingham
(205) 991-5963
Principal: Andrew Rothery
Grades: 3K–8
Tuition: $5,812–6,851
Primrose School at Liberty Park
1800 Urban Center Pkwy., Vestavia Hills
(205) 969-8202
Director: Cailyn Schoubert
Grades: Infants–Pre-K
Tuition: Starts at $1,395/mo.
Primrose School of Riverwoods
501 Riverwoods Court, Helena
(205) 685-1905
Director: Kadie Khoury
Grades: Infant–K, Afterschool Explorers
Tuition: Varies by age
Prince of Peace Catholic School
4650 Preserve Pkwy., Hoover
(205) 824-7886
Principal: Connie Angstadt
Grades: 3K–8
Tuition: $4,619–8,665
Saint Rose Academy
1401 22nd St. S., Birmingham
(205) 933-0549
Principal: Sister Mary Juliana
Grades: 3K–8
Tuition: $3,350–8,400
SMIC Academy (Serving Homeschoolers)
281 Old Tyler Rd., Birmingham
(205) 978-9153
Principal: Laura Lewis / Emily Smith
Grades: K–12
Tuition: $250–350 per family per year
Southminster Day School
1124 Montgomery Hwy. S., Vestavia
(205) 822-9531
Director: Jeanie Covin
Grades: 4K–5
Tuition: $4,500–5,500
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
2 Xavier Cir., Birmingham
(205) 871-1687
Principal: Mary Paige Griffin
Grades: 3K–8
Tuition: $4,570–8,540
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
80 Saint Thomas Way, Montevallo
(205) 663-3936
Grades: K–2
Principal: Michael Fisher
Tuition: $8,500–9,000
Valleydale Christian Academy
1572 Montgomery Hwy., Suite 100, Hoover
(205) 987-6286
Director: Vicki Boyce
Grades: K–12
Tuition: Starting at $500
Victory Christian School
154 Victory Dr., Pell City
(205) 338-2901
School Administrator: Laurie Davenport
Grades: PreK–12
Tuition: $4,500–5,950
Westminster School at Oak Mountain
5080 Cahaba Valley Trce., Birmingham
Lower School: (205) 995-9694
Upper School: (205) 208-9696
Grades: K–12
Head of School: Bill McGee
Tuition: $10,695–14,544
Charter Schools
Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School
1414 2nd Ave. N., Bessemer
(205) 538-0702
Director: Porshia Allen
Grades: 9–10
Empower Community School
751 Academy Dr., Bessemer
(205) 413-8600
Principal: Meredith Davis
Grades: K–8
i3 Academy Academy
1 55th Pl. S., Birmingham
(205) 403-5777
Principal: Martin A. Nalls, EdD
Grades: K–11
Independence Preparatory Academy
4411 Lloyd Noland Pkwy., Fairfield
(205) 898-7505
Director: Dr. Calandra Sales
Grades: K–8
Freedom Preparatory Academy
630 1st Ave. S., Birmingham
(205) 983-3174
Principal: Jessica Ramey
Grades: K–5
Magic City Acceptance Academy Charter School
75 Bagby Dr., Homewood
(205) 961-3204
magiccityacceptanceacademy.org
Principal: Dr. Patton Furman
Grades: 6–12
Legacy Prep School
1500 Daniel Payne Dr., Birmingham
(205) 573-0777
Director: Dr. Reneta Johnson
Grades: K–7
Open Houses:
Altamont School, The
Sunday, February 1 from 2–3:30 p.m
Highlands School
Thursday, January 15 at 8:15 a.m. and Thursday, March 12 at 8:15 a.m.
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Saturday, April 11
Prince of Peace Catholic School
Thursday, January 22
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
Sunday, January 25 from 2–4 p.m.
Saint Rose Academy
Sunday, January 11 from 2–4 p.m.
NOT INCLUDED (but can add if extra room)
Ephesus Academy
ephesusacademy.com
Essential Church School
essentialchurchschool.org
Glen Iris Baptist School
gibschool.com
Hilltop Montessori School
hilltopmontessori.com
McCulley Hill Christian School
mcculleyhillchristianschool.com
New Hope Christian School
thehopebham.com
Rock City Preparatory Christian School
rockcityprep.com
Saint Rose Academy
strosebhm.org
Spring Valley School
springvalleyschool.org
Maranathan Academy
105 Vulcan Rd., Suite 101, Homewood
(205) 591-8100
maranathanacademy.com
Director: Donna Dukes
Grades: 6–12
(private nonprofit school)
