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Best Virginia Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 482 religiously affiliated private schools serving 91,184 students in Virginia (47% of all schools).

The average tuition cost is $13,283, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,411.

The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (33% of schools), Baptist (18% of schools) and Catholic (18% of schools).

Saint Ann Catholic School Photo - Saint Ann Catholic School offers diverse extracurriculars, including CYO sports like tennis, track, cross country, basketball, and volleyball. Students can look forward to joining choir, band, Student Council, safety patrol, and Battle of the Books. The afterschool program with Baroody Camps features Abrakadoodle, chess, engineering, dance, cooking, and more, enriching students beyond the classroom.

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Graduation Day is a happy day!

Buford Road Christian Academy Photo - Our Senior receiving his championship ring, trophies & awards by Pastor Tony at our annual Sports Banquet! Every year, we celebrate each player for their hard work, commitment and dedication for the love of the game. This is a night to celebrate all of our player's achievements, have a special dinner together and give special recognition!!

Fairfax Christian School Photo - Fairfax Christian School lower school students benefit from exceptional teachers, and advanced curriculum.

Providence Christian Academy Photo - Come out and visit our new building.

Virginia Academy Photo - Virginia Academy, a ministry of Community Church, is located in the heart of Loudoun County on Route 7. Our 100,000 square foot facility houses 32 classrooms including two science labs, a digital resource lab, as well as an 800 seat main auditorium, 4 multipurpose multi-media activity rooms, cafeteria, and administrative offices.

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/academics/lower

Palm Tree School Photo - Palm Tree School - Raising Generations to benefit Nations

Midland Christian Academy Photo - MCA is located in a pastoral open space.

Washington International Academy Photo - The Washington International Academy building!

Fredericksburg Christian School Photo - Small class sizes allow teachers to work with students, setting them up for classroom success.

Banner Christian School Photo - Banner participates in both domestic and international mission trips. We've sent students to Idaho, Kentucky, Peru, Costa Rica, Panama, the Dominic Republic, Russia, Belize, Italy, and the Bahama. We also participate in local mission projects during the year. We've raked leaves, collected canned goods, visited nursing homes, done home repairs, and sent care packages to the troops.

Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia Photo

Top Ranked Virginia Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2025-26)

Religious Affiliation

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

Assembly of God

601

46%

Baptist

11,970

34%

Brethren

13%

Catholic

28,460

29%

Christian

158

30,408

28%

Church of Christ

200

10%

Church of God

178

65%

Church of the Nazarene

529

36%

Episcopal

7,305

20%

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)

626

33%

Friends

485

23%

Islamic

750

76%

Jewish

380

20%

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

1,163

24%

Mennonite

1,486

Methodist

1,509

36%

Other

2,569

32%

Pentecostal

561

67%

Presbyterian

809

25%

Seventh Day Adventist

972

60%

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

176

43%

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