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Charlottesville City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,040 students in Charlottesville City, VA (there are 16 public schools, serving 5,209 public students). 28% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.

31% of private schools in Charlottesville City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 13
# Students Served: 2,040
Average Tuition: $30,583
% Students on Financial Aid: 32%
Average Class Size: 12 students
% Students of Color: 23%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 13
# Students Served: 2,040
Average Tuition: $30,583
% Students on Financial Aid: 32%
Average Class Size: 12 students
% Students of Color: 23%
View Charlottesville City, VA School Trends

Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year	Charlottesville City Total Schools
2025	12
2024	12
2023	12
2022	12
2021	12
2020	12
2019	13
2018	13
2017	12
2015	12

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The number of private schools in Charlottesville City County held at 12 in 2024 and 2025, after briefly reaching 13 in 2018 and 2019.

# Students

2,040 Students

151,236 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

Year	Charlottesville City Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	172	169	179
2024	168	163	172
2023	168	167	174
2022	158	171	185
2021	158	165	180
2020	147	158	171
2019	203	161	175
2018	174	158	172
2017	184	166	180
2015	121	149	167

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The average number of students per private school in Charlottesville City rose from 121 in 2015 to 172 in 2025.

% Average Students of Color

23%

31%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Charlottesville City Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	21%	31%	34%
2024	19%	31%	34%
2023	25%	31%	33%
2022	22%	30%	33%
2021	22%	29%	32%
2020	17%	29%	32%
2019	22%	28%	31%
2018	25%	28%	31%
2017	25%	31%	32%
2015	17%	32%	32%

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The average percentage of students of color in Charlottesville City private schools was 21% in 2025, 10 points lower than Virginia's 31% and 13 points lower than the national 34%.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

249 Teachers

14,316 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Charlottesville City Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	9:1	10:1	11:1
2024	9:1	11:1	11:1
2023	9:1	11:1	11:1
2022	9:1	11:1	11:1
2021	9:1	11:1	11:1
2020	8:1	11:1	12:1
2019	8:1	10:1	12:1
2018	9:1	10:1	12:1
2017	8:1	10:1	12:1
2015	8:1	11:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

71%

55%

Average Class Size

12 students

14 students

Average Number of AP Courses

9 courses

12 courses

Average SAT score

1298

(Out of 1600)

1231

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$30,583

$16,079

Average % on Financial Aid

32%

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$12,000

$9,293

Average Acceptance Rate

58%

82%

Average Endowment Size

$25 million

$51 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58

0.65

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Diversity Score Trends

Year	Charlottesville City Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	0.58	0.65	0.65
2024	0.57	0.65	0.65
2023	0.55	0.65	0.65
2022	0.57	0.64	0.64
2021	0.57	0.64	0.64
2020	0.55	0.64	0.64
2019	0.51	0.62	0.63
2018	0.51	0.62	0.63
2017	0.49	0.61	0.61
2015	0.49	0.62	0.61

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# American Indian Students

1 Student

492 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

81 Students

8,941 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends

Year	Charlottesville City Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	3%	7%	5%
2024	3%	7%	5%
2023	5%	7%	5%
2022	5%	5%	4%
2021	5%	6%	4%
2020	6%	5%	4%
2019	5%	5%	4%
2018	5%	5%	4%
2017	5%	4%	4%
2015	3%	5%	4%

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The share of private school students identifying as Asian in Charlottesville City fell from 5% in 2023 to 3% in 2025.

# Hispanic Students

54 Students

6,674 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Year	Charlottesville City Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	2%	4%	9%
2024	2%	4%	9%
2023	2%	4%	9%
2022	2%	4%	8%
2021	2%	4%	9%
2020	2%	4%	9%
2019	2%	3%	8%
2018	2%	4%	8%
2017	2%	3%	8%
2015	2%	3%	8%

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# Black Students

94 Students

11,974 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends

Year	Charlottesville City Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	4%	8%	7%
2024	4%	8%	7%
2023	4%	8%	8%
2022	4%	8%	7%
2021	4%	8%	7%
2020	4%	9%	8%
2019	5%	8%	7%
2018	5%	8%	7%
2017	4%	8%	7%
2015	5%	9%	8%

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# White Students

1,254 Students

72,309 Students

% White Students

56%

49%

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White Student Percentage Trends

Year	Charlottesville City Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	55%	49%	52%
2024	56%	49%	52%
2023	61%	48%	52%
2022	57%	51%	54%
2021	57%	51%	54%
2020	61%	52%	54%
2019	66%	53%	56%
2018	66%	53%	56%
2017	69%	56%	58%
2015	68%	53%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

1 Student

370 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

770 Students

47,639 Students

% of Others Students

34%

32%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Year	Charlottesville City Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	36%	32%	26%
2024	35%	32%	26%
2023	28%	33%	25%
2022	32%	32%	25%
2021	32%	31%	25%
2020	27%	30%	24%
2019	22%	31%	24%
2018	22%	30%	23%
2017	20%	29%	22%
2015	22%	30%	21%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

10 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

9 sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Charlottesville City, VA?

The private schools in Charlottesville City, VA include Miller School Of Albemarle, The Covenant School, and Renaissance School.

How many private schools are located in Charlottesville City?

13 private schools are located in Charlottesville City.

How diverse are private schools in Charlottesville City?

Charlottesville City private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.

What percentage of students in Charlottesville City go to private school?

28% of all K-12 students in Charlottesville City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Charlottesville City?

31% of private schools in Charlottesville City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

Which private schools in Charlottesville City are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private schools in Charlottesville City include: First Baptist Preschool vs. Faith Christian Academy, Faith Christian Academy vs. First Baptist Preschool, Tandem Friends School vs. The Covenant School

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