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Tuscaloosa Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,835 students in Tuscaloosa, AL, 18% of all K-12 students in Tuscaloosa, AL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
63% of private schools in Tuscaloosa, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,835
  • Average Tuition: $11,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Tuscaloosa, AL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,835
  • Average Tuition: $11,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Tuscaloosa, AL School Trends

Top Ranked Tuscaloosa Private Schools (2026-27)

American Christian Academy Photo
American Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,079 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
2300 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 553-5963
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Map of Holy Spirit Catholic School
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
(3)
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Map of Holy Spirit Continuation School
Holy Spirit Continuation School
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students
Catholic
[email protected]
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-9630
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Tuscaloosa Academy Photo
Tuscaloosa Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
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Map of Bear Creek Academy
Bear Creek Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Christian
6401 Hwy 69 S
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 737-7282
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The Capitol School
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
2828 Gary Fitts St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-2828
(2)
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Map of Capstone Learning Academy
Capstone Learning Academy
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1300 21st St. E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(659) 216-2990
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Map of North River Christian Academy
North River Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Christian
1785 Mcfarland Blvd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 349-4881
(2)
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Riverwood Classical School
Riverwood Classical School
Gr: K-11 | 54 students
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
501 Rice Valley Rd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-5502
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Tuscaloosa, AL Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
2,835
Students
$11,000
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Tuscaloosa)
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
452 Schools
# Students
2,835 Students
81,781 Students
% Students of Color
19%
25%
0.51
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
159 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
116 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
197 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
1,928 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
68%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
475 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
17%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
235 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
57%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
$8,989
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
89%
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 American Christian Academy, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and Tuscaloosa Academy.
How many private schools are located in Tuscaloosa?
8 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?
63% 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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