Tuscaloosa Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 446 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Tuscaloosa Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Tuscaloosa Academy
Pre-K	45
Kind	32
1	29
2	36
3	25
4	22
5	25
6	25
7	27
8	26
9	46
10	31
11	43
12	34

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Grade 9 enrollment highest with 46 students, more than any other grade at Tuscaloosa Academy.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1967

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019

School Motto

Tuscaloosa Academy Where Passion Shapes Purpose

Student Body

Total Students

446 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

collared shirts

Number of AP Courses

12 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

and Studio ArtBiology

Calculus AB & BCChemistry

English LanguageEnglish Literature

GermanPsychology

SpanishStatistics

U.S. Government & PoliticsUnited States History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Alabama Independent School Association (AISA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,000

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% on Financial Aid

10%

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Niccole Poole

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

Colors

White, Navy Blue, Gold

School Notes

Tuscaloosa Academy, founded in 1967, is a non-sectarian, independent, co-educational, college-preparatory school serving 450 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
The mission of Tuscaloosa Academy is to provide a college-preparatory education in a supportive environment of intellectual freedom, to cultivate a love of learning, and to maximize each student's potential for academic achievement, character development and readiness for life in a global environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tuscaloosa Academy cost?

Tuscaloosa Academy's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.

What schools are Tuscaloosa Academy often compared to?

Tuscaloosa Academy is often viewed alongside schools like American Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Tuscaloosa Academy?

The acceptance rate of Tuscaloosa Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 89%. Tuscaloosa Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Alabama with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Tuscaloosa Academy offer?

Tuscaloosa Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting.

What is Tuscaloosa Academy's ranking?

Tuscaloosa Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Tuscaloosa Academy?

The application deadline for Tuscaloosa Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Alabama is $8,710 for elementary schools and $9,236 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alabama is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).