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#72 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 34% of private schools
Tuscaloosa Academy
School · Tuscaloosa, AL
A private school in Tuscaloosa, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
420 RICE VALLEY RD N, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
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Where Tuscaloosa Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,289/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,736
Median home value
$467,000
Median rent
$1,352/mo
College educated
67.6%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwood Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–11 | 0.2 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| North River Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Lloyd Wood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| The Capitol SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 121 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tuscaloosa Academy is listed in Tuscaloosa, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Tuscaloosa Academy
Tuscaloosa Academy is a private school in Tuscaloosa, AL, serving approximately 435 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tuscaloosa Academy
What grades does Tuscaloosa Academy serve?
Tuscaloosa Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Tuscaloosa Academy?
Tuscaloosa Academy has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Academy is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tuscaloosa Academy rank in AL?
Tuscaloosa Academy ranks #72 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Tuscaloosa Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tuscaloosa Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tuscaloosa Academy a private school?
Yes, Tuscaloosa Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Tuscaloosa Academy a religious school?
No, Tuscaloosa Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Phone
- (205) 758-4462
- Area population (ZIP 35406)
- 18,533
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35406; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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