For the 2026 school year, there are 480 religiously affiliated private schools serving 92,434 students in Virginia (46% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $13,111, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,334.
Top-Ranked Virginia Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)
Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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