Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is conveniently located just off Exit 1 on 459 near the Bent Brook Golf Course.

Best Bessemer Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,251 students in Bessemer, AL (there are 22 public schools, serving 9,629 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Bessemer, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Bessemer, AL is Bessemer Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
82% of private schools in Bessemer, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Bessemer Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is conveniently located just off Exit 1 on 459 near the Bent Brook Golf Course.
(Christian)
(7)
6200 Lou George Loop
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
Grades: PK-12
| 159 students
Bessemer Academy
1705 4th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6288
Grades: PK-12
| 436 students
Beulah Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1022 2nd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0861
Grades: PK-2
| 15 students
Brooklane Baptist Academy
Brooklane Baptist Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
(2)
160 Brooklane Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0967
Grades: 5
| n/a students
Deeper Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
2800 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-9100
Grades: PK-12
| 107 students
Dunnams Private School
Daycare / Preschool
811 Glenn Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-4194
Grades: PK-K
| 86 students
Harvest Christian School
(Baptist)
7303 Taylors Ferry Rd
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 497-0883
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
1622 7th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4735
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
Ra Hudson Christian Academy
(Church of God)
2709 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 491-3884
Grades: K-9
| 73 students
St. Aloysius School
(Catholic)
751a Academy Dr
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-0045
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
Victory Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3100 Dartmouth Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-8533
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bessemer, Alabama

Bessemer, Alabama Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1732 11th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 701-5437
Grades: PK-2
| 48 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bessemer, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Bessemer, AL is Bessemer Academy.
How many private schools are located in Bessemer?
11 private schools are located in Bessemer.
How diverse are private schools in Bessemer?
Bessemer private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Bessemer go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Bessemer are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bessemer?
82% of private schools in Bessemer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Bessemer are often viewed compared to one another?

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