Top Ranked Caroline County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

The Carmel School

Gr: PK-12 | 244 students

Avg. class size: 12 students

Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2

Christian

9020 Jericho Road

Ruther Glen, VA 22546

(804) 448-3288

(5)

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Caroline County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Abundant Life Academy

Gr: 8-12

Alternative School (Christian)

20500 Remuda Lane

Milford, VA 22514

(804) 632-4476

(7)

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

40 Teachers

12,312 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

10:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Caroline County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	6:1	10:1	11:1
2024	6:1	10:1	11:1
2023	6:1	10:1	11:1
2022	7:1	10:1	11:1
2021	6:1	10:1	11:1
2020	5:1	10:1	11:1
2019	7:1	10:1	11:1
2018	6:1	10:1	11:1
2017	6:1	10:1	11:1
2016	3:1	10:1	12:1
2015	3:1	10:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

54%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)
Year	Caroline County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	30%	53%	54%
2024	30%	52%	54%
2023	30%	53%	53%
2022	30%	53%	53%
2021	30%	53%	53%
2020	30%	52%	53%

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Average Class Size

12 students

14 students

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Class Size Trends (2017-2025)
Year	Caroline County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	12	14	16
2024	12	14	15
2023	12	14	15
2022	12	14	15
2021	12	14	15
2020	12	14	15
2019	7	14	15
2018	7	14	15
2017	7	14	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

15 courses

11 courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered
Year	Caroline County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	15	11	12
2024	15	10	11
2023	15	10	10
2022	15	10	10
2021	15	10	10
2020	11	11	10
2019	11	10	10
2018	9	10	10
2017	9	10	10

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,383

$14,733

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Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)
Year	Caroline County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	$10,383	$15,620	$14,043
2024	$10,383	$13,759	$12,357
2023	$9,130	$13,812	$11,693
2022	$8,615	$12,977	$11,199
2021	$7,640	$12,768	$10,824

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Average Acceptance Rate

100%

82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44

0.63

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Caroline County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	0.44	0.63	0.64
2024	0.44	0.64	0.64
2023	0.46	0.63	0.63
2022	0.51	0.61	0.62
2021	0.53	0.61	0.62
2020	0.55	0.61	0.62
2019	0.55	0.59	0.61
2018	0.56	0.59	0.60
2017	0.56	0.57	0.59
2016	0.34	0.57	0.59
2015	0.34	0.59	0.58

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# American Indian Students

n/a

458 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

n/a

8,069 Students

% Asian Students

n/a

# Hispanic Students

1 Student

5,632 Students

% Hispanic Students

n/a

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Caroline County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2022	1%	4%	8%
2021	2%	5%	9%
2020	2%	5%	9%
2019	2%	4%	8%
2018	2%	4%	8%
2017	2%	4%	8%
2016	3%	3%	8%
2015	3%	3%	8%

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# Black Students

7 Students

10,610 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Caroline County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	4%	9%	8%
2024	4%	9%	8%
2023	4%	9%	8%
2022	3%	9%	7%
2021	3%	9%	8%
2020	4%	9%	8%
2019	4%	9%	8%
2018	5%	9%	8%
2017	5%	9%	7%
2016	7%	9%	8%
2015	7%	10%	8%

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# White Students

64 Students

66,539 Students

% White Students

26%

54%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Caroline County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	26%	54%	55%
2024	26%	54%	55%
2023	28%	54%	55%
2022	35%	57%	57%
2021	38%	57%	57%
2020	43%	58%	58%
2019	44%	59%	59%
2018	52%	59%	59%
2017	52%	61%	61%
2016	81%	62%	61%
2015	81%	59%	61%

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# Hawaiian Students

n/a

315 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

172 Students

31,098 Students

% of Others Students

71%

25%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Caroline County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	70%	25%	22%
2024	70%	25%	22%
2023	68%	25%	22%
2022	61%	24%	22%
2021	57%	24%	20%
2020	51%	23%	19%
2019	50%	23%	20%
2018	41%	22%	20%
2017	41%	21%	19%
2016	9%	21%	18%
2015	9%	23%	18%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

2 extracurriculars

10 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

10 sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Caroline County, VA?

The private elementary schools in Caroline County, VA is The Carmel School.

How many private elementary schools are located in Caroline County?

1 private elementary schools are located in Caroline County.

What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Caroline County?

100% of private elementary schools in Caroline County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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Year	Caroline County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	11%	29%	33%
2024	11%	29%	32%
2023	11%	29%	32%
2022	11%	28%	32%
2021	11%	28%	31%
2020	11%	27%	31%
2019	11%	27%	31%
2018	11%	27%	30%
2017	11%	30%	31%
2016	11%	30%	31%
2015	11%	31%	31%

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Caroline County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Caroline County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Academics and Faculty:

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score Trends

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School
Year	Caroline County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	244	198	199
2024	244	193	192
2023	225	198	193
2022	266	202	205
2021	237	195	201
2020	205	185	188
2019	201	186	193
2018	163	184	190
2017	163	191	199
2016	85	188	196
2015	85	169	183

Best Caroline County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Top Ranked Caroline County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Caroline County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Academics and Faculty:

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score Trends

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions