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Bristol Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 461 students in Bristol, VA, 10% of all K-12 students in Bristol, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 52%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
40% of private schools in Bristol, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 461
  • Average Tuition: $9,983
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Bristol, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 461
  • Average Tuition: $9,983
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Bristol, VA School Trends

Top Ranked Bristol Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Anne Catholic School Photo
St. Anne Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
580 Oakview Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-0048
(8)
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Sullins Academy Photo
Sullins Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9
22218 Sullins Academy Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-4101
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Map of Minnick School - Bristol
Minnick School - Bristol
Gr: 2-8 | 13 students
Special Education School
1225 Janie Hammit Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 494-0539
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Morrison School Photo
Morrison School
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
400 Edgewood Lane
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-2823
(1)
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Map of Victory Children's Center
Victory Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
11123 Island Rd
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-3008
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Bristol, VA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
461
Students
$9,983
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bristol)
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
461 Students
152,580 Students
% Students of Color
7%
31%
0.53
0.65
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
269 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
58%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
171 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
37%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,983
$15,964
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,350
$1,108
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
52%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bristol, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Bristol, VA include Sullins Academy and St. Anne Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Bristol?
5 private schools are located in Bristol.
How diverse are private schools in Bristol?
Bristol private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Bristol go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Bristol are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bristol?
40% of private schools in Bristol are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Bristol are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Bristol include: St. Anne Catholic School vs. Sullins Academy, Sullins Academy vs. St. Anne Catholic School

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