If you are new to homeschooling, it’s a good idea to look at your state law dealing with homeschooling (which is actually a form of private schooling in Alabama).  You can view information on homeschooling in Alabama at HSLDA’s website: www.HSLDA.org. (If the link doesn’t take you straight to Alabama’s information, just follow the instructions below.)

If you are from outside of Alabama, you can check out your state’s homeschooling law at www.HSLDA.org Go to the “Quick Navigation” on the bottom right side of the home page, and click on the link that says “Your State.” You can find your state, and then find the information you need.

Since homeschooling in Alabama is easiest done through a church cover school (or at least it was when I was active in it), I’ve included a list of the ones in Northern Alabama, or that are state wide, that I’ve run across.

Church Cover Schools in Alabama

Different groups have different requirements, different fees, and offer different resources.  It is worth taking some time to see which one will fit your family’s needs best.  (But remember, you can also change groups later if you need to…Don’t get overwhelmed by the choices and the “need” to find the best group for you the first time out!)

As of March 2017, I had links to all the Alabama church covers I was aware of. Unfortunately, in the past seven years I have retired from homeschooling, closed my physical store, and spent significantly less time with homeschoolers.

As a result, I have just become aware of how outdated my list had become! I considered just removing this page completely, but I decided some information here is better than none. So in July 2024 I did a quick walk through my old list and removed any covers that I could no longer find current information for.  (Which, sadly, was the majority!)

I would love to add newer covers to make it more complete, but I don’t currently have the time to go hunting for them. If you know of any of the MANY group(s) that I have inadvertently left off, feel free to contact me at cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu. (Or when any more of this information becomes out of date or incomplete, feel free to reach out to me about that as well.)

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Well Academy (formerly Way Home Christian)

3513 South Broad St

Scottsboro AL 35769

Website: https://wellacademy.school/ 

Email: academy@thewellfwc.org

Phone:  256-796-8533

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Wall Highway Christian Academy

6597 Wall Triana Highway

Madison, AL  35757

Website: http://www.wallhighway.com/wall-highway-christian-academy

Contact:  Shirley Carlton

Email:  whcaoffice@gmail.com

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Bridge Christian Academy

PO Box 701

Fairhope, AL 3653

Website:  http://www.BridgeChristianAcademy.com

Phone:      251-979-6227

Email:        Alabamabca@gmail.com

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Christian Fellowship Academy

135 County Road 972

Cullman, AL. 35057

Website:          http://christianfellowshipacademy.org

Phone:             (256) 747-1704

Contact:          Anthony & Jaime Clapp, Superintendent/Administrator

Email:             admin@christianfellowshipacademy.org

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Contemporary Education Academy

10145 Dunbaton Dr, Suite 2

Huntsville, AL 35803-1268

Website:          http://www.2homeschool.org

Phone:             (256) 269-2329

Contact:          Dr. Jeff Cerny, Administrator

Email:             ceaonsitedirector@gmail.com

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Covenant Christian Academy

926 Weatherly Rd.

Huntsville, AL  35803

Website:   http://cca-huntsville.org/

Phone:             (256) 704-9479

Email: ccahuntsville@therockfwc.org

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Dayspring  Christian Academy

Decatur, AL

Website:          http://www.dsacademy.org

Email:             dayspringacademy1996@gmail.com

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HomeLife Academy

P.O. Box 11688, Jackson, TN 38308

Website: http://www.HomeLifeAcademy.com/

Phone: (888) 560-0774

HomeLife Academy is a non-traditional K-12 private school and ministry serving thousands of homeschool families for nearly 15 years.

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Jewels Christian School

S.E. Decatur, AL

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Jewels-Christian-School-151265541551242/

Phone:       256-606-8142

Email:  cliljewels@hotmail.com

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LifeGate Academy

7271 Wall Triana Hwy.

Madison, AL 35756

256-679-5969 

office@lifegateacademy.com

www.lifegateacademy.com

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Master’s Hand Christian School

2527 Danville RD SW Decatur AL 35603

Phone: 256-672-4500

Email:   admin@mastershandchristianschool.org

Website:              http://www.mastershandchristianschool.org/

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North Alabama Friends School

3322 S. Memorial Pkwy.  #626D

Huntsville, AL 35801

Web Site www.nafshomeschool.com

Phone 256-337-8334

Educational Director: Barbara Rice

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Truth and Freedom Home School Academy

153 McGlathery Lane

Falkville, AL 35622

Website:          http://www.truthandfreedomacademy.org