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Best Shelby County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 2,620 students in Shelby County, AL.
The top-ranked private high schools in Shelby County, AL include Westminster School At Oak Mountain, Gospel Light Baptist Academy, and Indian Springs School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private high schools in Shelby County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Shelby County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Indian Springs School
Indian Springs School Photo
(1)
190 Woodward Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 988-3350
Gr: 8-12 | 336 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Essential Church School
(Christian)
4000 Eagle Point Corporate Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 201-0327
Gr: K-12 | 861 students
Evangel Classical Christian School
Evangel Classical Christian School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
423 Thompson Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 216-0149
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gospel Light Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
5781 Roy Dr
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 685-8450
Gr: NS-12 | 93 students Extracurrculars: 8
Westminster School At Oak Mountain
Westminster School At Oak Mountain Photo - We are a K-12 Christ-centered, classical school in Birmingham, Alabama.
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
5080 Cahaba Valley Trace
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 995-9694
Gr: K-12 | 596 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Coosa Valley Academy
(Christian)
(3)
163 Park Pl
Harpersville, AL 35078
(205) 672-7326
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Baptist)
24975 Highway 25
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 669-7777
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
The Day Program
Special Education School
117 Plaza Circle
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Gr: 7-11 | 32 students
The Hillsboro School
Montessori School
73 Elvira Rd
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 864-7330
Gr: PK-9 | 27 students
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Shelby County, Alabama

Shelby County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calera Christian School (Closed 2006)
Montessori School (Baptist)
1725 22nd Avenue
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 668-2521
Gr: 5-8 | 7 students
9178 Highway 22
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 668-2299
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students

Overview

This County (Shelby County)
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,620 Students
56,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
264 Teachers
5,254 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1385
(Out of 1600)
1281
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,415
$11,698
Average Summer Program Cost
$7,000
$1,293
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,317
$6,166
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
135 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
986 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
1,235 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
51 Students
6,270 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
2,314 Students
40,378 Students
% White Students
87%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
49 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
233 Students
9,139 Students
% of Others Students
9%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Shelby County, AL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Shelby County, AL include Westminster School At Oak Mountain, Gospel Light Baptist Academy, and Indian Springs School.
How many private high schools are located in Shelby County?
9 private high schools are located in Shelby County.
How diverse are private high schools in Shelby County?
Shelby County private high schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County?
67% of private high schools in Shelby County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?

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