Best Virginia Private Schools (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 school year, there are 1,015 private schools serving 150,414 students in Virginia (there are 2,133 public schools, serving 1,243,958 students). 11% 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 $13,819 for elementary schools and $17,647 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Virginia include Oak Hill Academy, Peninsula Catholic High School and Buford Road Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 31% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
47% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Virginia Private Schools by County (2023-24)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
23
5,438
24%
39
4,552
32%
200
33,018
38%
13
2,276
15%
18
1,802
70%
48
9,148
29%
65
11,078
38%
12
8,155
24%
10
1,134
39%
29
4,871
30%
15
1,729
35%
30
4,292
37%
10
1,898
15%
4
330
36%
14
1,430
24%
3
1,204
22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Virginia?
The best top ranked private schools in Virginia include Oak Hill Academy, Peninsula Catholic High School and Buford Road Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Virginia?
1,015 private schools are located in Virginia.
How much do private schools cost in Virginia?
The average private school tuition in Virginia is $13,819 for elementary schools and $17,647 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Virginia?
Virginia private schools are approximately 31% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Virginia go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Virginia are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
47% of private schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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