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Best Tuscaloosa County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 2,924 students in Tuscaloosa County, AL.
The top-ranked private high schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL include The Capitol School, Tuscaloosa Academy, and Tuscaloosa Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is same as the Alabama private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
71% of private high schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Tuscaloosa County 草榴社区 High 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
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
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,924 Students
56,697 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
243 Teachers
5,260 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
58%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,667
$11,597
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
33%
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$153.27 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
135 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
106 Students
986 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
1,235 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
165 Students
6,271 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
2,087 Students
40,443 Students
% White Students
71%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
49 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
473 Students
8,973 Students
% of Others Students
16%
15%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL include The Capitol School, Tuscaloosa Academy, and Tuscaloosa Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Tuscaloosa County?
6 private high schools are located in Tuscaloosa County.
How diverse are private high schools in Tuscaloosa County?
Tuscaloosa County private high schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Tuscaloosa County?
71% of private high schools in Tuscaloosa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Tuscaloosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Tuscaloosa County include: Tuscaloosa Academy vs. American Christian Academy

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