THE TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM has a rich heritage of educational progress since its establishment in 1871. Twenty-eight 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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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.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS Tuscaloosa County has some innovative and successful private schools. Some are religious-based; some are college preparatory. They include

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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)