The Capitol School
Church of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
Tuscaloosa, AL
2828 6th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in Alabama
- Growing: enrollment up 29% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Tuscaloosa since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, The Capitol School is a Church of God private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 121 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 29% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 121
- Teachers
- 12.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 67 girls, 54 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Church of God
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% of Christian schools in Alabama (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% 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
- American Montessori Society
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- 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 The Capitol School 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 The Capitol School
What grades does The Capitol School serve?
The Capitol School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Capitol School?
About 121 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Capitol School?
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.
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