# Birmingham Tutor Guide > Independent directory of 20 tutors and learning centers in Greater Birmingham (Birmingham, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Trussville, Helena, Alabaster, Chelsea, Gardendale, Pelham, Inverness & Greystone (Hwy 280)). Rankings are merit-based; sponsored placements are labeled and excluded from rank. Last updated 2026-11-01. We compare tutoring centers, test-prep companies and independent tutors across Birmingham, the Over the Mountain suburbs (Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills and Hoover), Shelby County and Trussville, ranked on reviews, credentials, responsiveness and value. ## Key pages - [Best tutors in Birmingham, AL](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al) - [Search all tutors](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/tutors) - [Tutoring cost guide for Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/tutoring-cost) - [All subjects](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects) - [All areas](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/areas) - [Get matched with a tutor](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/get-matched) - [How we rank tutors](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/methodology) - [List your tutoring business](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/for-tutors) - [Best Math Tutors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/math) - [Best Algebra Tutors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/algebra) - [Best Calculus Tutors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/calculus) - [Best Reading Tutors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/reading) - [Best Writing Tutors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/writing) - [Best Science Tutors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/science) - [Best Chemistry Tutors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/chemistry) - [Best Physics Tutors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/physics) - [Best SAT & ACT Tutors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/sat-act) - [Best AP Tutors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/ap-courses) - [Best Dyslexia & Special Ed Tutors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/dyslexia) - [Best Study Skills Coaches in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/executive-function) - [Best Elementary Tutors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/elementary) - [Best College Admissions Counselors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/subjects/college-admissions) - [Best tutors in Birmingham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/areas/birmingham) - [Best tutors in Homewood](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/areas/homewood) - [Best tutors in Mountain Brook](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/areas/mountain-brook) - [Best tutors in Vestavia Hills](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/areas/vestavia-hills) - [Best tutors in Hoover](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/areas/hoover) - [Best tutors in Trussville](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/areas/trussville) - [Best tutors in Helena](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/areas/helena) - [Best tutors in Alabaster](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/areas/alabaster) - [Best tutors in Chelsea](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/areas/chelsea) - [Best tutors in Gardendale](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/areas/gardendale) - [Best tutors in Pelham](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/areas/pelham) - [Best tutors in Inverness & Greystone (Hwy 280)](https://www.tutorsbycity.com/birmingham-al/areas/inverness-greystone) ## Top tutors by subject ### Math Tutors in Birmingham As of November 2026, the top-rated math tutors in Birmingham, AL are GradePower Learning – Greystone (Inverness & Greystone (Hwy 280), 4.8★ from 23 reviews, Contact for rates); GradePower Learning – Pelham (Pelham, 4.7★ from 23 reviews, Contact for rates); and Bigger Box Data Driven Academic Solutions (Hoover, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Algebra Tutors in Birmingham As of November 2026, the top-rated algebra tutors in Birmingham, AL are James Bondurant (Hoover, Contact for rates); Mathnasium – Hoover (Hoover, Contact for rates); and Mathnasium – Inverness Corners (Inverness & Greystone (Hwy 280), Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Calculus Tutors in Birmingham As of November 2026, the top-rated calculus tutors in Birmingham, AL are James Bondurant (Hoover, Contact for rates); Magic City Tutoring (Birmingham, Contact for rates); and Mathnasium – Hoover (Hoover, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Reading Tutors in Birmingham As of November 2026, the top-rated reading tutors in Birmingham, AL are GradePower Learning – Greystone (Inverness & Greystone (Hwy 280), 4.8★ from 23 reviews, Contact for rates); GradePower Learning – Pelham (Pelham, 4.7★ from 23 reviews, Contact for rates); and Bigger Box Data Driven Academic Solutions (Hoover, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Writing Tutors in Birmingham As of November 2026, the top-rated writing tutors in Birmingham, AL are GradePower Learning – Greystone (Inverness & Greystone (Hwy 280), 4.8★ from 23 reviews, Contact for rates); GradePower Learning – Pelham (Pelham, 4.7★ from 23 reviews, Contact for rates); and Bigger Box Data Driven Academic Solutions (Hoover, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Science Tutors in Birmingham As of November 2026, the top-rated science tutors in Birmingham, AL are GradePower Learning – Pelham (Pelham, 4.7★ from 23 reviews, Contact for rates); Carraway Center for Teaching & Learning (Vestavia Hills, Contact for rates); and Club Z! Tutoring of Hoover (Hoover, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Chemistry Tutors in Birmingham As of November 2026, the top-rated chemistry tutors in Birmingham, AL are Magic City Tutoring (Birmingham, Contact for rates) and Tutoring Club of Birmingham (Inverness & Greystone (Hwy 280), Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Physics Tutors in Birmingham As of November 2026, the top-rated physics tutors in Birmingham, AL are Magic City Tutoring (Birmingham, Contact for rates) and Tutoring Club of Birmingham (Inverness & Greystone (Hwy 280), Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### SAT & ACT Tutors in Birmingham As of November 2026, the top-rated sat & act tutors in Birmingham, AL are GradePower Learning – Greystone (Inverness & Greystone (Hwy 280), 4.8★ from 23 reviews, Contact for rates); GradePower Learning – Pelham (Pelham, 4.7★ from 23 reviews, Contact for rates); and AllPencilsDown (Birmingham, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### AP Tutors in Birmingham As of November 2026, the top-rated ap tutors in Birmingham, AL are Magic City Tutoring (Birmingham, Contact for rates) and Tutoring Club of Birmingham (Inverness & Greystone (Hwy 280), Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Study Skills Coaches in Birmingham As of November 2026, the top-rated study skills coaches in Birmingham, AL are GradePower Learning – Pelham (Pelham, 4.7★ from 23 reviews, Contact for rates); Bigger Box Data Driven Academic Solutions (Hoover, Contact for rates); and Carraway Center for Teaching & Learning (Vestavia Hills, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Elementary Tutors in Birmingham As of November 2026, the top-rated elementary tutors in Birmingham, AL are GradePower Learning – Pelham (Pelham, 4.7★ from 23 reviews, Contact for rates); Club Z! Tutoring of Hoover (Hoover, Contact for rates); and Kumon Math and Reading Center of Hoover (Hoover, Contact for rates). 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