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Best Tuscaloosa County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 3,206 students in Tuscaloosa County, AL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL include Holy Spirit Continuation School, American Christian Academy, and Tuscaloosa Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is same as the Alabama private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
75% of private elementary schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Tuscaloosa County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
American Christian Academy
American Christian Academy Photo - School Program
(Christian)
2300 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 553-5963
Gr: PK-12 | 1,079 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Capitol School
The Capitol School Photo - High School Students volunteering in "Renew Our Rivers" cleanup.
(2)
2828 Gary Fitts St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-2828
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit Continuation School
(Catholic)
contactus@holyspirit-al.com
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-9630
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Tuscaloosa Academy
Tuscaloosa Academy Photo - Tuscaloosa Academy
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tuscaloosa Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
1601 Prudes Mill Road
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 553-4303
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North River Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
1785 Mcfarland Blvd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 349-4881
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 24 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Tuscaloosa County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverwood Classical School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
501 Rice Valley Rd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-5502
Gr: K-11 | 54 students

Overview

This County (Tuscaloosa County)
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,206 Students
69,501 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
255 Teachers
6,355 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
56%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,000
$10,554
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
31%
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$57.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
118 Students
1,381 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
1,906 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
207 Students
7,890 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
2,213 Students
45,686 Students
% White Students
69%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
62 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
543 Students
13,861 Students
% of Others Students
17%
20%
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 elementary schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL include Holy Spirit Continuation School, American Christian Academy, and Tuscaloosa Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Tuscaloosa County?
7 private elementary schools are located in Tuscaloosa County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Tuscaloosa County?
Tuscaloosa County private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Tuscaloosa County?
75% of private elementary schools in Tuscaloosa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Tuscaloosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Tuscaloosa County include: Tuscaloosa Academy vs. American Christian Academy

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