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Augusta County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 298 students in Augusta County, VA (there are 19 public schools, serving 7,720 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private schools in Augusta County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Augusta County Private Schools (2026-27)

Staunton Montessori School Photo
Staunton Montessori School
Gr: PK-9 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
2076 Jefferson Hwy
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 949-5020
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Map of Pilgrim Christian School
Pilgrim Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Mennonite
194 Yoder Cir
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 337-4532
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Map of Ridgeview Christian School
Ridgeview Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
124 Ridgeview Drive
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 337-1025
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Augusta County Private Schools (Closed)

Hunter McGuire Lower School of Stuart Hall Photo
Hunter McGuire Lower School of Stuart Hall
Gr: NS-5
Episcopal
74 Quicks Mill Rd
Verona, VA 24482
(540) 248-2404
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Map of Midway Bible Baptist Church School
Midway Bible Baptist Church School
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students
Baptist
29 Midway Ln
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 943-1678
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
298 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,069
$15,964
Average Summer Program Cost
$130
$1,108
Average % on Financial Aid
11%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$8,965
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
12 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
233 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
78%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
39 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
13%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Augusta County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Augusta County, VA is Staunton Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Augusta County?
3 private schools are located in Augusta County.
What percentage of students in Augusta County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Augusta County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Augusta County?
67% of private schools in Augusta County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Baptist).
Which private schools in Augusta County are often viewed compared to one another?

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