Best Virginia Private Schools (2022-23)
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 942 private schools serving 141,554 students in Virginia (there are 2,129 public schools, serving 1,251,044 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Virginia are educated in private schools compared to the national average of 10%.
The average private school tuition is $13,068 for elementary schools and $16,638 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Virginia include Oak Hill Academy, Guardian Christian Academy and BASIS Independent McLean.
The average acceptance rate is 83% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 30% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked Virginia Private Schools by County (2022-23)
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