#1 Best Private Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
Tuscaloosa Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
A+Overall grade412 students6 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
Private schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Catholic school in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
A+Overall grade428 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
The Capitol School
Church of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
A+Overall grade121 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
North River Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12
Tuscaloosa, AL
BOverall grade189 students13 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
American Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
B-Overall grade935 students15 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
Tuscaloosa Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
Cottondale, AL
B-Overall grade320 students13 students per teacher
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