For the 2026 school year, there are 1,025 private schools serving 153,797 students in Virginia (there are 2,139 public schools, serving 1,257,026 students). 11% of all K-12 students in Virginia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $15,620 for elementary schools and $18,724 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Virginia include Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, Episcopal High School, and The Madeira School.
The average acceptance rate is 78% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 31% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
1,025 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
153,797 Students
5,709,224 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14,577 Teachers
507,774 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1225
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,414
$15,013
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,103
$1,152
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,819
$7,073
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$46.43 million
$60.79 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
# American Indian Students
492 Students
30,181 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8,945 Students
265,374 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,676 Students
508,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
11,982 Students
417,245 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
73,428 Students
2,938,314 Students
% White Students
49%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
370 Students
22,255 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
48,085 Students
1,471,996 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Virginia Private Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Virginia?
The top-ranked private schools in Virginia include Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, Episcopal High School, and The Madeira School.
How many private schools are located in Virginia?
There are 1,025 private schools are located in Virginia.
How much do private schools cost in Virginia?
The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,620 for elementary schools and $18,724 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Virginia?
Approximately 31% of students in Virginia private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Virginia go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Virginia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
Which private schools in Virginia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Virginia include: Rivermont School - Alleghany Highlands vs. Boys Home of Virginia, Love Covenant Christian School vs. Amelia Academy, Gloucester Montessori School vs. Ware Academy
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