Briarwood Christian School is a private school in Birmingham, Alabama at 2204 Briarwood Way. Eight miles from Vestavia Hills, its Lower School on the North Campus, which serves students, kindergarten through sixth grade, is located at 2204 Briarwood Way. The Upper School on the South Campus at 6255 Cahaba Valley Road serves 7th through 12th grade students. The sprawling campus enrolls nearly 1,700 students, and its curriculum is based on several disciplines, with an emphasis on the Christian faith.
Implementing 21st century technology and economics into an extensive academic program that includes fine arts and sports, Briarwood is also promotes honoring the country’s veterans and embarking on mission trips. The school’s athletics programs are massive, as are its sports fields. Students can choose from 17 different sports. Their sports science program teaches a specific movement range program, education in nutrition and adhering to long-term fitness, from elementary to high school. Briarwood’s sports science program has been a model for other school systems.
Clubs and activities are plentiful. Author and poetry clubs, climbing, fishing, debate, cycling and environmental clubs are just a few of many available. One hundred percent of the Briarwood students go on to college or serve in the military upon graduation.
The mission of the school is to lead students to becoming responsible stewards with compassion and inspiration to others as their guiding principles. As a Christ-centered school, the faculty, staff and students strive to accomplish those goals every day and beyond their academic career.
Briarwood Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-12
2204 Briarwood Way,
Birmingham, AL
1,850
Students
A-
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.81
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$8,550
Religious Affiliation
Presbyterian
Niche Grade
A
B
A-
B+
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.81
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
125
Full Time Teachers
100
Part Time Teachers
25
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
AP Pass Rate
70%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/22/2023
I have been at Briarwood k - 12 , so I have nothing to compare it to, and overall it has been good.
2/6/2022
The administration and teachers genuinely care about the students and take a personal interest in helping them succeed. Full of great leaders, role models, and friends. Students take pride in their school and are very spirited. Only downside is the subsequent drama that comes with such a tightknit community .
12/30/2020
I loved that the teachers genuinely cared for each and every student. One thing that could be made better is more diversity in the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/2/2025
not good overall for the amount of money this is unacceptable
12/12/2022
As far as I have seen, a lot of people pay tuition to send their kids to private Christian schools and drop them off as a status symbol. Or better yet, they think the school will teach their kid everything they need to know about life and godliness. Yet they don’t teach themselves at home or their k...
7/7/2021
As an alumni and parent, Briarwood does an amazing job in academics, athletics and extra curricular activities to develop well-rounded students. The AP courses in high school prepare students well for college and university classes. Finally, Briarwood does an excellent job integrating a biblical wor...
4/7/2015
I am a graduate from Briarwood but am not far removed and have friends who still attend, so I believe my opinion and view of the school is still current. The English program at Briarwood is excellent and prepares students well for college courses. However, the history department is lacking in ways t...
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List Price Range
$50K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
1,567
Average Home Value
$191,921
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,709 Sq Ft
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$1,419 - $2,750 per month
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- Birmingham, AL
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Vestavia Hills Parks & Rec
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Loch Haven Dog Park
- Dog Park
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Homewood Soccer Park
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Briarwood Christian School is a private Presbyterian school for students in grades K-12 located at 2204 Briarwood Way in Birmingham, in the Vestavia Hills neighborhood. Annual tuition is $8,550. The school has a total enrollment of 1,850 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Briarwood Christian School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.81, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $191,921. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hoover Christian School, Vestavia Hills High School, Rocky Ridge Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Birmingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Briarwood Christian School.