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Best Tuscaloosa Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,835 students in Tuscaloosa, AL (there are 26 public schools, serving 13,361 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Tuscaloosa, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Tuscaloosa, AL include Holy Spirit Catholic School, Tuscaloosa Academy, and Holy Spirit Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
71% of private schools in Tuscaloosa, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Tuscaloosa Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
American Christian Academy
American Christian Academy Photo - School Program
(Christian)
2300 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 553-5963
Gr: PK-12 | 1,079 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Capitol School
The Capitol School Photo - High School Students volunteering in "Renew Our Rivers" cleanup.
(2)
2828 Gary Fitts St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-2828
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit Continuation School
(Catholic)
contactus@holyspirit-al.com
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-9630
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Tuscaloosa Academy
Tuscaloosa Academy Photo - Tuscaloosa Academy
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bear Creek Academy
(Christian)
6401 Hwy 69 S
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 737-7282
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
North River Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
1785 Mcfarland Blvd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 349-4881
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 24 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverwood Classical School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
501 Rice Valley Rd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-5502
Gr: K-11 | 54 students

Overview

This Town (Tuscaloosa)
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,835 Students
81,669 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
235 Teachers
6,990 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
56%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,667
$11,467
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
31%
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$118.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
159 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
116 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
2,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
197 Students
8,809 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
1,928 Students
48,221 Students
% White Students
68%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
475 Students
22,018 Students
% of Others Students
17%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The top-ranked private schools in Tuscaloosa, AL include Holy Spirit Catholic School, Tuscaloosa Academy, and Holy Spirit Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in Tuscaloosa?
7 private schools are located in Tuscaloosa.
How diverse are private schools in Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Tuscaloosa go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Tuscaloosa are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tuscaloosa?
71% of private schools in Tuscaloosa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Tuscaloosa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Tuscaloosa include: Tuscaloosa Academy vs. American Christian Academy

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