For the 2024 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 1,524 students in Albemarle County, VA (there are 23 public schools, serving 12,197 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Albemarle County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Albemarle County, VA include St. Anne's-Belfield School, Charlottesville Catholic School and Mountaintop Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Albemarle County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charlottesville Catholic School![Charlottesville Catholic School Photo]( "Charlottesville Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1205 Pen Park Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
Grades: PK-8
| 368 students
Keswick School![Keswick School Photo]( "Keswick School Photo")
All-boys | Special Education School
500 Little Keswick Ln
Keswick, VA 22947
(434) 295-0457
Keswick, VA 22947
(434) 295-0457
Grades: 4-12
| 35 students
Mountaintop Montessori School
Montessori School
440 Pinnacle Pl
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-8886
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-8886
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
200 Bob Finley Way
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
Grades: K-12
| 242 students
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Grades: PK-12
| students
Albemarle Montessori Children's Community
Montessori School
1550 Insurance Ln
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 244-2471
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 244-2471
Grades: PK-3
| 61 students
200 Four Seasons Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 817-2371
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 817-2371
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
120 Waldorf Sshool Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-4946
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-4946
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Elk Hill Charlottesville School![Elk Hill Charlottesville School Photo]( "Elk Hill Charlottesville School Photo")
Alternative School
1819 Emmet St N
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 220-7198
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 220-7198
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Foster Forge Farm School
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 5038
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(434) 282-5804
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(434) 282-5804
Grades: 5-8
| students
Free Union Country School
Alternative School
4220 Free Union Road
Free Union, VA 22940
(434) 978-1700
Free Union, VA 22940
(434) 978-1700
Grades: NS-5
| 86 students
Frost Montessori School
Montessori School
1553 Delphi Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-5223
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-5223
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
Generations Montessori School Of Charlottesville
Montessori School
1975 Franklin Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 422-8161
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 422-8161
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
Hillsdale KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
601 Hillsdale Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-2777
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-2777
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Keys Academy - Charlottesville
Special Education School
3020 Fontaine Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 995-5810
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 995-5810
Grades: 1-11
| 27 students
Riverbend KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
201 Riverbend Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 295-8569
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 295-8569
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Albemarle County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Albemarle County, VA include St. Anne's-Belfield School, Charlottesville Catholic School and Mountaintop Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Albemarle County, VA?
16 private schools are located in Albemarle County, VA.
How diverse are private schools in Albemarle County, VA?
Albemarle County, VA private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Albemarle County, VA go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Albemarle County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
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