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Largest Virginia Private High Schools

Name: Virginia Average Students Per School Trends (High School)
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The average private high school in Virginia has 239 students (2026-27).

The largest private high school in Virginia is Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program, with 4,095 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# VA Schools Ranked: 341
Top 20 Range (Students): 764–4,095
VA School Avg.: 217
National School Avg.: 244

Quick Facts (26-27)

# VA Schools Ranked: 341
Top 20 Range (Students): 764–4,095
VA School Avg.: 217
National School Avg.: 244

Virginia Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +0.0% (+0 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Virginia (VA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	253	238	▲ +9	▲ +3.9%
2024	245	229	▼ -14	▼ -5.8%
2023	247	243	▼ -9	▼ -3.6%
2022	257	252	▲ +11	▲ +4.6%
2021	249	241	▲ +12	▲ +5.2%
2020	235	229	▼ -6	▼ -2.6%
2019	242	235	— 0	— 0.0%
2018	238	235	▼ -6	▼ -2.5%
2017	246	241	▲ +3	▲ +1.3%
2016	241	238	▲ +23	▲ +10.7%
2015	220	215	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Virginia (students range: 764–4,095, avg 217)

School Size Range: 520 4,095 Avg. School Size: 978

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average private high schools student size?

The Virginia average private high schools student size is 239 for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the largest student size in Virginia?

The top ranked private high schools in Virginia include Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program, Liberty Christian Academy and Collegiate School.

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