For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 3,194 students in Tuscaloosa County, AL (there are 54 public schools, serving 28,872 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Tuscaloosa County, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL include North River Christian Academy, American Christian Academy and Holy Spirit Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
Top Ranked Tuscaloosa County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
American Christian Academy![American Christian Academy Photo - School Program]( "American Christian Academy Photo - School Program")
(Christian)
2300 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 553-5134
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 553-5134
Grades: PK-12
| 1,084 students
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Grades: PK-12
| 478 students
Holy Spirit Continuation School
(Catholic)
contactus@holyspirit-al.com
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-9630
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-9630
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
1785 Mcfarland Blvd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 349-4881
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 349-4881
Grades: PK-12
| 295 students
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Grades: PK-12
| 453 students
1601 Prudes Mill Road
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
Grades: PK-12
| 332 students
Riverwood Classical School
(Presbyterian)
501 Rice Valley Rd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-5502
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-5502
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL include North River Christian Academy, American Christian Academy and Holy Spirit Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
8 private schools are located in Tuscaloosa County, AL.
How diverse are private schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
Tuscaloosa County, AL private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Tuscaloosa County, AL go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Tuscaloosa County, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
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