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North River Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa, AL offers co–ed K–12 education with a student enrollment of 212 in a midsize suburban setting.
Founded in 1981, the school operates on a 5–acre campus with a Christian orientation affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with an average class size of 24, supported by 16 faculty members.
Student diversity includes 5 Hispanic and 202 White (not Hispanic) students, representing 2.4% minority enrollment.
As a Tuscaloosa private school, North River Christian Academy serves families seeking a Christian–based elementary and secondary education.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 212 students
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
This school has proven to be all that it promotes in the education and support of students. Going on our 7th year @ NRCA and the experience has been wonderful.
- Posted by Parent - Mr Randy
57/16/2020
This school goes out of its way to make your child reach there full potential. They will work hard with the kids like they did with my son when he transferred from public school. The first day other kids were introducing themselves to him and he was accepted by the other children almost immediately. As for the Teachers, they are the best hands down and will stay late and even give out their cell phone numbers to the kids in case they have a question they can text them. During this difficult time my son has autism and one of his Teachers has brought lunch to him more than once just to check on him. No other school will ever come close to this school.
- Posted by Parent - Nathan Keys
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 212 students
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The average private school tuition in Alabama is $10,629 for elementary schools and $11,571 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
