About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Riverwood Classical School is North River Christian Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tuscaloosa Academy (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Christian
1785 Mcfarland Blvd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 349-4881
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Distance: 3.6 mi
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
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1300 21st St. E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(659) 216-2990
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Christian
1785 Mcfarland Blvd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 349-4881
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Distance: 3.6 mi
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
Distance: 6.2 mi
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
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Christian
1785 Mcfarland Blvd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 349-4881
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Distance: 3.6 mi
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
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students
Catholic
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Distance: 3.6 mi
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
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1300 21st St. E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(659) 216-2990
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students
Catholic
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Northridge High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3590
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3590
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Faucettvestavia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Vestavia Circle
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2646
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2646
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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