Riverwood Classical School in Tuscaloosa, AL, serves 54 co鈥揺d students in grades kindergarten through 11 in a small city community setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher 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 Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 草榴社区 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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Quick Facts
1785 Mcfarland Blvd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 349-4881
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 349-4881
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 24 students
420 Rice Valley Road N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 758-4462
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
601 James I. Harrison Jr. Pkwy E.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 553-5606
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
American Christian Academy![American Christian Academy Photo - School Program]( "American Christian Academy Photo - School Program")
(Christian)
2300 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 553-5963
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 553-5963
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,079 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Capstone Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1300 21st St. E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(659) 216-2990
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(659) 216-2990
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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