Primrose School Of Riverwoods in Helena, AL, offers nonsectarian early childhood and kindergarten programs in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1982, the school currently enrolls 117 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
The school has 2 teachers serving a student–teacher ratio of 59:1.
Student racial diversity represents approximately 40 percent of the enrollment.
Tuition rates align with average private school costs in Shelby County, where elementary tuition averages $11,927.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
117 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The Leader in Early Education and Care®
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Primrose School Of Riverwoods?
The application deadline for Primrose School Of Riverwoods is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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