Tuscaloosa County School System | Tuscaloosa City School System & Private Schools

The Tuscaloosa County School System has a rich heritage of educational progress since its establishment in 1871. Thirty-two schools, located throughout the county, provide comprehensive, community-based learning centers for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve.

The County system also operates a regional education center designed for special classes for handicapped and the TARGET program, providing a challenging curriculum for gifted students. From early intervention and preschool programs to an instructional program at all levels that combines academic, workplace, technical and social skills, the Tuscaloosa County schools have achieved high levels of results.

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Brookwood Elementary School Brookwood Middle School Brookwood High School Buhl Elementary School Collins Riverside Middle School Cottondale Elementary School Crestmont Elementary School Davis Emerson Middle Duncanville Middle School Echols Middle School Englewood Elementary Faucett-Vestavia Elementary School Flatwoods Elementary School Hillcrest High School Hillcrest Middle School Holt Elementary School

Holt High School Huntington Place Elementary Lake View Elementary School Matthews Elementary School Maxwell Elementary School Myrtlewood Elementary School Northport Elementary School Northside Middle School Northside High School Sipsey Valley High School Sipsey Valley Middle School Sprayberry Regional Education Center Taylorville Primary School Tuscaloosa County High School Vance Elementary School Walker Elementary School Westwood Elementary

The Tuscaloosa City School System serves students from kindergarten through grade twelve that reside in the City of Tuscaloosa, as well as provided extensive and expanding pre-school and technical education opportunities.

The City system has 24 campuses offering a wide range of academic opportunities including: Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, American Studies, Athletics, Fine Arts Programs, Tuscaloosa Center for Technology, Oak Hill School offering specialized services for handicapped students, and a variety of other educational enrichment opportunities.

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Alberta Elementary School Arcadia Elementary School Central Primary School Central High School Eastwood Middle School Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School Northington Elementary Northridge High School Oak Hill School Oakdale Primary School Paul W. Bryant High School Rock Quarry Elementary School

Rock Quarry Middle School Skyland Elementary School South Elementary School South Middle School Tuscaloosa Center for Technology Tuscaloosa Magnet Elementary Tuscaloosa Magnet Middle University Place Elementary School University Place Middle School Verner Elementary School Westlawn Middle School Woodland Forest Elementary School

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Tuscaloosa County has some innovative and successful private schools. Some are religious-based; some are college preparatory. They include Tuscaloosa Academy , The Capitol School,American Christian Academy , Tuscaloosa Christian School, Holy Spirit School and Open Door School.

Regardless of what high school they graduate from, students who want a higher level of academic work have some great options right in their own hometown.

The Capitol School is a private school located on historic Capitol Park in downtown Tuscaloosa. The March, 2006 issue of Edutopia features its selection by the George Lucas Foundation as one of the 12 most innovative schools in America. Founded in 1993 to implement the best practices in teaching and learning, The Capitol School serves 120 students from age 2 ½ through high school graduation. The Multiple Intelligence curriculum is based on the work of Harvard professor, Dr. Howard Gardner. All students have a wide range of opportunities to learn using small group and individualized instruction. Students from 52 countries have enrolled in this internationally accredited school over the past decade. The school is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flexible schedules available to Preschoolers through Elementary. All students take classes in Spanish, German, Art, Advisory, Music (KinderMusik, Orff, violin, piano, handbells & chorus). Intramural sports include weekly lessons in soccer, swimming, basketball, gymnastics or tennis. Middle schoolers also have access to racquetball, Taekwondo, horseback riding and life guard classes. High school students are dually enrolled in college classes each semester to earn college credits while still in high school. (Children pictured to the right are from The Capitol School)