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.:
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11968 Buhl School Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2640
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2640
8593.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15815 Romulus Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2850
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2850
8593.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15817 Romulus Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2870
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2870
8593.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14701 Gainsville Rd
Fosters, AL 35463
(205) 342-2658
Fosters, AL 35463
(205) 342-2658
8595.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11629 Westwood School Rd
Coker, AL 35452
(205) 342-2666
Coker, AL 35452
(205) 342-2666
8595.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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