North River Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Tuscaloosa, AL
1785 McFarland Blvd N, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12
In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, North River Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 189 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 25% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 84% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 189
- Teachers
- 14.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 96 girls, 93 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 84% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about North River Christian Academy.
How it compares
- Larger than 52% of Christian schools in Alabama.
- Compared with 106 Christian schools in Alabama.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Alabama
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask North River Christian Academy whether it takes part.
- CHOOSE Act education savings accounts · Education savings account
- Alabama Accountability Act scholarship tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about North River Christian Academy
What grades does North River Christian Academy serve?
North River Christian Academy serves grades K–12.
How many students attend North River Christian Academy?
About 189 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at North River Christian Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Tuscaloosa Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL0.7 mi
The Capitol School
Church of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL2.5 mi
American Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL3.5 mi
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Catholic school in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL4.4 mi
Bear Creek Academy
Methodist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL5.9 mi
Tuscaloosa Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
Cottondale, AL6.3 mi