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Tuscaloosa County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 3,206 students in Tuscaloosa County, AL (there are 54 public schools, serving 27,613 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is lower than the Alabama private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Tuscaloosa County Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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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
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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Tuscaloosa Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
1601 Prudes Mill Road
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
(1)
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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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Capstone Learning Academy
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1300 21st St. E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(659) 216-2990
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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 County Private Schools (Closed)

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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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Overview

Category
This State (AL)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
3,206 Students
81,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
255 Teachers
7,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
57%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
$8,989
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
159 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
118 Students
1,457 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
2,156 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
207 Students
8,808 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
2,213 Students
48,150 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
72 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
543 Students
22,188 Students
% of Others Students
17%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The top ranked private schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL include Holy Spirit Catholic School, American Christian Academy, and Holy Spirit Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in Tuscaloosa County?
8 private schools are located in Tuscaloosa County.
How diverse are private schools in Tuscaloosa County?
Tuscaloosa County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Tuscaloosa County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Tuscaloosa County are educated in private schools (compared to the AL state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tuscaloosa County?
67% of private schools in Tuscaloosa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Tuscaloosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Tuscaloosa County include: Tuscaloosa Academy vs. American Christian Academy

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