Private School &
Education Guide
Advent Episcopal
School
2019 Sixth Ave. N.
Birmingham, Al 35203
205-252-2535
cbattles@advent.pvt.k12.al.us
Tuition: Kindergarten $4300; Grades 1-8 $6885
Independent, diverse, co-education. National reputation for academic excellence. Advanced curriculum 4K-grade 8. French, Spanish, Chinese. State-licensed
before/after school program. Accredited by SACS and
SAIS.
The Altamont School
4801
Altamont Road
Birmingham,
AL 35222
(205)
879-2006
jwiygul@altamontschool.org
www.altamontschool.org
Tuition:
$12,624 – $15,696/year
Student-Teacher
ratio: 12:1
Along
with the Altamont helps children become lifelong learners, with unbounded
curiosity, excellence. Give your child a chance for success. Tours are every
Wednesday at 8:30 am.
The Arlington School
1312
22nd St. S.
Birmingham,
AL 35205
205-939-3665
arlingtonschool@bham.rr.com
www.arlingtonschool.net
Tuition:
$8700/year
Student-Teacher
ratio: 3:1
The
Arlington School serves grades 6-12 and is designed with the belief that all
children benefit from a more individualized education.
Bessemer Academy
1705
4th Ave. S.W.
Bessemer,
AL 35022
205-4248-4545
register@bessemeracademy.com
www.bessemeracademy.com
K3-12th. SACS and AISA accredited. K3-7th
ABEKA curriculum, 8th-12th College preparatory, safe
environment “where our students look to their future.”
Covenant Classical
25 Southlake Lane
Hoover, AL 35244
205-989-8668
www.covenantclassical.com
Ages 6
weeks-2nd grade. Offer
Christian moral instruction, advanced academic training, character development,
reading, writing, arithmetic, Latin, art, ballet and much more.
Creative Montessori School
1650
28th Court S.
Homewood,
AL 35209
205-978-3278
cms123@bellsouth.net
www.creative-montessori.net
Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama
Catholic Schools Office
P.O. Box 12047
Birmingham, AL 35202
205- 838-8303
sspaulding@bhamdiocese.org
www.bhamdiocese.org
Birmingham Metro Catholic Schools provide children ages 6 weeks through grade 12 with a well-rounded academic education rooted in the Catholic faith.
Evangel Classical Christian
School
423
Thompson Road
Alabaster,
AL 35007
205-216-0149
www.evangelclassical.org
Tuition:
varies by grade – $3,200 – $4,200
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 15:1
We
seek to glorify God by bringing covenant children to spiritual maturity through
a classical Christian education. Christian worldview taught to K5-11th
in 2008-2009
First United Methodist Child
Development Center
518
N. 19th St.
Birmingham,
AL 35203
205-251-6059
fumcdcbh@bellsouth.net
www.faithhappens.org
Student-teacher
ratio: 1:4 infants; 1:5 toddlers; 1:8 preschool
Loving,
degreed teachers plan developmentally appropriate curriculum for children
birth-five. Spacious learning environment with loads of
material for children to manipulate. Tours welcomed.
Gardendale Christian Academy
1800
Decatur Hwy.
Gardendale,
AL 35071
205-631-9465
kbtssmith@juno.com
www.gardendalechristianacademy.com
Kindergarten
tuition: $1,645/year
Grade
School tuition: $2,875/year
Student-teacher
ratio: 14:1
K4-5th
grade, A Beka curriculum, basketball, cheerleading, chapel, hot lunches, AACS
member, daycare and after school and
summer care. Academic/fine arts competition. State
certified grade school teachers.
The Goddard School
400 Corporate Pkwy.
Hoover,
AL 35242
205-981-8080
hooveral@goddardschools.com
www.goddardschools.com
Professional
teachers encourage each child’s lifelong love of learning in this private
childcare setting. Onsite owners provide dependable management and open
communication. Daily activity reports.
Highlands School
4901
Old Leeds Road
Birmingham,
AL 35213
205-956-9371
laden@highlandsschool.org
www.highlandsschool.org
Tuition:
Preschool $7630; K-8 $9770
Student-teacher
ratio: 8:1 preschool; 10:1 kindergarten; classrooms 1-8 average 15:1.
Celebrating 50 years. Dedicated to academic excellence.
Provides a rich, full childhood experience. Member of NAIS and accredited by SAIS.
Hilltop Montessori School
6
Abbott Square
Birmingham,
AL 35242
205-437-9343
hms@hilltopmontessori.com
www.hilltopmontessori.com
Tuition: $3,000-$7,000
Student-teacher
Ratio: 12:1 max.
SACS
accredited, daily foreign language, music, art, physical education, affiliated
with The American Montessori Society, environmental curriculum, green
(sustainable campus, off Highway 280.
Integrity Christian Academy
216
Roebuck Dr.
Birmingham,
AL 35215
205-833-4416
office@integritychristianacademy.org
www.integritychristianacademy.org
K2-6th
grade
Bible teaching and training, absolute academic excellence, character
development and discipline.
La Petite Academy
1-800-LaPetite
www.lapetite.com
We
make learning through play a priority in a safe, friendly, environment. Winter
fun at La Petite Academy! When learning is fun, kids love to learn.
Little Footprints Day School
2512
Rock Ridge Road (next to Café IZ)
Vestavia
Hills, AL 35243
205-824-989
www.littlefootprintsdayschool.com
Childcare and preschool ages 6 weeks – 12 years. Walking
with your child….into His future.
McElwain Christian Academy
4445
Montevallo Road
Birmingham,
AL 35213
205-956-0388
www.mcelwainechristianacademy.org
Tuition: $3400-$4000
Student/Teacher
Ratio: follow DHR standards
Kindergarten and Grade 1, adding an additional grade each year. Small classes, excellent
facilities, state certified teachers, new computer lab.
Odyssey Early Schools
Inverness location
104
Heatherbrooke Park Dr.
Birmingham,
AL 35242
205-991-0039
Hoover Location
401
Emery Dr.
Hoover,
AL 35244
205-988-8829
www.odysseyearlyschool.com
Tuition: infant $905/mo; young toddler $885/mo;
advanced toddler 835/mo; preschool 760/mo.
Student-Teacher
Ratio: infant 4:1; toddler 6:1; preschool 8:1 – 10:1
Odyssey
offers education-based preschool programs with licensed teachers with four-year
degrees, the finest facilities and Internet video monitoring free for all
families.
The Redmont
School in the Waldorf Tradition
1220
5th St. S.
Birmingham,
AL 35222
205-592-0541
ewolfe@theredmontschool.org
www.theredmontschool.org
Tuition:
$1800-$8000
Student-teacher
ratio: 8:1-preschool; 9:1-kindergarten;
18:1-grades
1-8
Dedicated to education responsible world citizens. Multi-age nursery 2 ½-4
years with 2-,
3- or 5-day option. Year round enrollment and tuition
adjustment available.
Restoration Academy
4600
Carnegie Avenue
Fairfield,
AL 35069
205-785-8805
www.restorationacademy.org
Student-teacher
ratio: 16:1
We are
accredited with ACSI. We are a K5-12 grade school. We offer quality private
Christian education.
Spring Valley School
605
Hagood St.
Birmingham,
AL 35213
205-423-8660
jkeagy@springvalleyschool.org
www.springvalleychool.org
Tuition:
$10,000
Student-teacher
ratio: 7:1
Spring
Valley serves students with a diagnosis of learning disability, dyslexia or ADD
that have an average to above-average intelligence. Grades served include 2-12.
The Westminster School at Oak Mountain
5080 Cahaba Valley Trace
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-995-9694
knix@mocs.org
www.omcs.org
Tuition: Ave. $5,100
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
K-12, 358 enrolled, member AHSAA, SACS accredited, Christian classical education. Tours held most Tuesday 9 a.m.
Boarding Schools
Brandon Hall School
1701
Brandon Hall Drive
Atlanta,
GA 30350-3706
770-394-8177
ext.215
admissions@brandonhall.org
www.brandonhall.org
Student-teacher
ratio: 3:1
Five-and seven-day boy’s board. Multi-sensory and differentiated instruction
for learning disabled, ESL and college-bound general underachievers in small
group and one-to-one classes.
Columbus Girls Academy
14 Motts Drive
Seale, AL 36875
334-855-3695
info.yuchi@teenchallenge.cc
www.teenchallenge.cc/Columbus%20Girls
Tuition: $2,000/mo.
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Registered private school with the State of Alabama. Accreditation with National Association of Private Schools. At-risk teen girls 13-17, year-round enrollment.
Florida Air Academy
1950
South Academy Drive
Melbourne,
AL 32901
321-723-3211
www.flair.com
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 15:1
Fully accredited 100% college acceptance since 1978. Extra activities include:
surfing, skate boarding, horse riding, and flight courses.
Lyman Ward Military Academy
174
Ward Circle
Camp
Hill, AL 36850
800-798-9151
or
256-896-4127
info@lwma.org
www.lwma.org
Tuition:
$17,500 annually
Student-Teacher
Ratio 12:1
Boys grades 6-12, JROTC, structure environment, Band, Athletics, Summer
School, SACS Accredited, 300 acre rural setting convenient to Birmingham.
The Webb School
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
888-SEE-WEBB (733-9322)
admissions@webbschool.com
www.thewebbschool.com
Tuition: $32,000
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
With 300 students in grades 7-12, the Webb School is a small boarding school that offers a challenging education and a strong emphasis on integrity.
Education Resources
Child's Play Therapy Center
3057 Lorna Road, Suite 220
Birmingham, AL 35216
205-978-9939
Comprehensive services to meet the needs of your child. Speech, occupational and physical therapy; academic tutoring, social skills groups, handwriting groups and more!
Education Station
3780
Riverchase Village; Suite 500
Hoover,
AL 35244
205-989-7155
burrows@bellsouth.net
www.educationstationerc.com
As
a premier educational supplier with a hands-on resource center, we’re here to
assist you in all your educational needs.
The Reading and Math Centers
3300 Cahaba Road, Suite 50
Birmingham, AL 35223
205-879-7323
drpearson@the-rmc.com
www.the-rmc.com
Diagnostic
testing, specialized tutoring for reading/math, college prep, exit exam,
English, study skills, ACT/SAT/PSAT/LSAT. Second location at 4898 Valleydale
Road; 205-437-0008.
Snider Therapy Centers
4000 Meadow Lake Drive Suite
121
Birmingham, AL 35242
205-408-4414
drsnider@bellsouth.net
www.optometrists.org/drsnider
Snider Therapy Centers
provide visual, auditory and vestibular intervention for patients needing
remediation for learning-related vision disorders, head injury and autistic
spectrum disorders.
Performing Arts
Alabama Dance
Academy
3221 Old Columbiana Road
Hoover, AL 35226
205-978-6830
info@aladance.com
www.aladance.com
Offering classes in ballet, pointe,
jazz, tap and lyrical. Performing opportunities available.
Hunter Street
Arts Academy
2600 John Hawkins Pkwy.
Hoover, AL 35244
205-739-5350
Fayew@hsbc.org
www.hsbc.org
Tuition: $18/30 min.
Piano, voice, guitar and more! Preschool music and dance for ages
18 months-6 years old.
North Shelby Baptist School
of Performing Arts
4100
Belcher Drive (off Hwy. 280)
Birmingham,
AL 35242
205-259-2640
or
205-995-9056
arts@northshelbybaptist.org
www.northshelbybaptist.org
Outreach
ministry of church; providing quality musical training in piano, violin, cello,
guitar, voice and others. Also group clases
in art, theatre, Kindermusik and ballet.
