For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,862 students in Tuscaloosa, AL (there are 25 public schools, serving 13,007 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 Continuation School, North River Christian Academy and American Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
Top Ranked Tuscaloosa 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
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, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Tuscaloosa, AL include Holy Spirit Continuation School, North River Christian Academy and American Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Tuscaloosa, AL?
7 private schools are located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
How diverse are private schools in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Tuscaloosa, AL private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Tuscaloosa, AL go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Tuscaloosa, AL are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
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