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Virginia Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: Virginia Average Tuition Cost Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school tuition in Virginia is $14,803 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is Chesapeake Christian Academy, with a tuition of $1,200.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# VA Schools Ranked: 281
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,200–$4,500
VA School Avg.: $14,839
National School Avg.: $10,499

Quick Facts (26-27)

# VA Schools Ranked: 281
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,200–$4,500
VA School Avg.: $14,839
National School Avg.: $10,499

Virginia Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Total Growth: +44.5% (+$4,814 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Virginia (VA) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$14,043	$15,620	▲ +$1,861	▲ +13.5%
2024	$12,357	$13,759	▼ -$53	▼ -0.4%
2023	$11,693	$13,812	▲ +$835	▲ +6.4%
2022	$11,199	$12,977	▲ +$209	▲ +1.6%
2021	$10,824	$12,768	▼ -$146	▼ -1.1%
2020	$10,496	$12,914	▲ +$147	▲ +1.2%
2019	$10,300	$12,767	▲ +$172	▲ +1.4%
2018	$10,056	$12,595	▲ +$646	▲ +5.4%
2017	$9,712	$11,949	▲ +$548	▲ +4.8%
2016	$9,307	$11,401	▲ +$595	▲ +5.5%
2015	$8,903	$10,806	—	—

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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 (tuition range: $1,200–$4,500, avg $14,839)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,200 $5,500 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,990

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average private elementary schools tuition?

The Virginia average private elementary schools tuition is $15,941 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the lowest tuition cost in Virginia?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Virginia include Chesapeake Christian Academy, The Learning Center and River Farm Forest School.

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