Bristol City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 225 students in Bristol City, VA (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,302 public students). 15% 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%.
33% of private schools in Bristol City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bristol City Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Anne Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
580 Oakview Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-0048
(8)
Map of Minnick School - Bristol
Gr: 2-8 | 13 students
Special Education School
1225 Janie Hammit Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 494-0539
Morrison School Photo
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)

Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
225 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,865
$15,964
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,350
$1,108
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
137 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
61%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
78 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
34%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bristol City, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Bristol City, VA is St. Anne Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Bristol City?
3 private schools are located in Bristol City.
What percentage of students in Bristol City go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Bristol City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bristol City?
33% of private schools in Bristol City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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