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Virginia Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

The average private elementary school tuition in Virginia is $15,786 per year (2025).
The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is Washington International Academy, with a tuition of $1,050.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,050 $5,200 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,949

Virginia Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost (2025)

School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Washington International Academy
Washington International Academy Photo - The Washington International Academy building!
(Islamic)
Tuition: $1,050
Grades: PK-8
6408 Edsall Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-6977
Rank: #22.
Chesapeake Christian Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $1,200
Grades: PK-1
1229 Hazel Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 420-9504
Rank: #33.
Brentwood Academy
Tuition: $1,730
Grades: PK-2
3725 Nalls Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 548-1268
Rank: #44.
Southeast Academy
Southeast Academy Photo - K-12 Accredited Private Online School: Southeast Academy offers a, flexible, customized education for your child!
(Christian)
(4)
Tuition: $2,100
Grades: NS-12
137 Palmer Avenue
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7777
Rank: #55.
Lion Of Judah Academy
(Pentecostal)
Tuition: $2,400
Grades: 1-12
612 N Main St
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-1213
Rank: #66.
Churchland Baptist Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Tuition: $2,700
Grades: NS-1
3031 Churchland Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 484-2373
Rank: #77.
Broadway Christian School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $2,750
Grades: K-12
301 N 15th Ave
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-5370
Rank: #88.
Restoration Preparatory Academy
Restoration Preparatory Academy Photo - Student Activities
(Christian)
(1)
Tuition: $3,100
Grades: NS-12
1901 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Great Hope Baptist School
(Baptist)
(3)
Tuition: $3,500
Grades: PK-12
1401 Battlefield Boulevard South
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-1177
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Tuition: $3,500
Grades: K-11
1200 Kempsville Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-3552
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Rockbridge Christian Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $3,500
Grades: PK-12
21 Snowy Egret Lane
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5456
Rank: #1212.
Wise County Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $3,600
Grades: PK-12
5913 Airport Rd
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-3297
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Tuition: $4,000
Grades: PK-12
4927 E Lee Hwy
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3727
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Halifax Christian School
(Church of God)
Tuition: $4,000
Grades: PK-12
3098 Halifax Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 575-1325
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Tappahannock Junior Academy
Tappahannock Junior Academy Photo - Tappahannock Junior Academy has a great Choir and Bells program that performs once a month through the school year. We also have a 'Learn to Ski/Snowboard' program that runs one day a week for six weeks. The teachers enjoy challenging their students academically and helping them to make lasting friendships. Our Mission Statement: To create a climate that will exemplify and encourage a Christ-like character and lead your child/student to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Please call the school at 804-443-5076 for more information.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Tuition: $4,000
Grades: PK-8
170 Melody Ct
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5076
Rank: #1616.
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
(5)
Tuition: $4,015
Grades: PK-8
2901 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
Rank: #1717.
Keystone Christian Academy
Keystone Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
Tuition: $4,200
Grades: K-12
15 Keystone Ln
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-4477
Rank: #1818.
Appomattox Christian Academy
Appomattox Christian Academy Photo - Shakespeare - Midsummer Night's Dream - performed by the Upper Students at Appomattox Christian Academy.
(Episcopal)
Tuition: $4,250
Grades: PK-12
1916 Redfields Rd
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7373
Rank: #1919.
Mt. Carmel Christian Academy
Mt. Carmel Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(4)
Tuition: $4,265
Grades: PK-12
2331 Us Hwy Bus 340
Luray, VA 22835
(540) 743-9558
Rank: #2020.
Tidewater Classical Academy
Tidewater Classical Academy Photo - 1st Grader from Tidewater Classical Academy.
Alternative School (Baptist)
Tuition: $4,330
Grades: PK-11
1201 S Rosemont Rd,
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 405-3680
Rank: #2121.
Portsmouth Christian School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $4,500
Grades: PK-12
3214 Elliott Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-0725
Rank: #2222.
Cornerstone Life Academy
Cornerstone Life Academy Photo - Our 3 year olds singing and playing to a song about Noah's Ark
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
(8)
Tuition: $4,600
Grades: PK-5
56 McWhirt Loop
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Rank: #2323.
Free to Worship Academy
Free to Worship Academy Photo
(Pentecostal)
Tuition: $4,750
Grades: 2-12
15320 Warwick Blvd. Suite D & E, Newport News, VA 23608
Newport News, VA 23608
(978) 873-1964
Rank: #2424.
Piedmont Christian School
Piedmont Christian School Photo - "See You at the Pole"
(Christian)
(1)
Tuition: $4,800
Grades: PK-12
2382 Bethany Church Rd
Bumpass, VA 23024
(540) 872-3543
Rank: #2525.
Ridgeview Christian School
(Baptist)
(2)
Tuition: $4,900
Grades: K-12
124 Ridgeview Drive
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 337-1025
Rank: #2626.
Oaktree Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Tuition: $4,990
Grades: NS-12
817 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
CH Friend School
CH Friend School Photo - Pre K working hard
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: PK-12
601 Marshall Ave
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 471-5269
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Fusion Academy Alexandria
Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: 6-12
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
The Keystone School
The Keystone School Photo
(1)
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: K-12
11720 Plaza America Drive 9th Floor
Reston, VA 20190
(800) 255-4937
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Rock Church School
(Christian)
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: PK-12
130 Lakeview Rd
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-3878
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
West End Christian School
(Presbyterian)
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: PK-12
1600 Atlantic St
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-6142
Rank: #3232.
C.f. Richards Christian School
C.f. Richards Christian School Photo - Kindergarten Grads!
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(3)
Tuition: $5,050
Grades: PK-8
414 Sterling St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-4984
Rank: #3333.
Evangel Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
Tuition: $5,100
Grades: PK-12
14836 Ashdale Ave
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 670-7127
Rank: #3434.
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $5,120
Grades: PK-12
4345 Inn St
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2016
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
St. Anne's Academy for Girls
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Tuition: $5,200
Grades: PK-6
6342 Mintbrook Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average private elementary schools tuition?
The Virginia average private elementary schools tuition is $17,481 for 2025.
What are the private elementary schools with the lowest tuition cost in Virginia?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Virginia include Washington International Academy, Chesapeake Christian Academy and Brentwood Academy.

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