Riverwood Classical School (Closed 2021)

Riverwood Classical School in Tuscaloosa, AL, serves 54 co–ed students in grades kindergarten through 11 in a small city community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with a teaching staff of 10 educators.
Riverwood Classical School is affiliated with the Presbyterian orientation and holds memberships in the Alabama Association of Independent Schools and the American Association of Christian Schools.
Approximately 21.8% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
As an alternative school, Riverwood Classical provides education in a city locale with an enrollment size notably smaller than other nearby private schools in Tuscaloosa.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Riverwood Classical School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Riverwood Classical School?
The application deadline for Riverwood Classical School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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