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Charlottesville Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 2,219 students in Charlottesville, VA.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
33% of private high schools in Charlottesville, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,219
  • Average Tuition: $32,493
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Charlottesville, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,219
  • Average Tuition: $32,493
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Charlottesville, VA School Trends

Top Ranked Charlottesville Private High Schools (2026-27)

The Covenant School Photo
The Covenant School
Gr: PK-12 | 765 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
(6)
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Miller School Of Albemarle Photo
Miller School Of Albemarle
Gr: 8-12 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
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Regents School of Charlottesville Photo
Regents School of Charlottesville
Gr: K-12 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2010 Coram Deo Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
(10)
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Renaissance School Photo
Renaissance School
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
418 East Jefferson St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-1952
(2)
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St. Anne's-belfield School Photo
St. Anne's-belfield School
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
(1)
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Center For Adolescent And Adult Autism Services
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
Special Education School
1414 Westwood Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 923-8252
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Elk Hill Charlottesville School Photo
Elk Hill Charlottesville School
Gr: 4-12 | 28 students
Special Education School
1819 Emmet St N
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 220-7198
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Map of Keys Academy - Charlottesville
Keys Academy - Charlottesville
Gr: 1-11 | 27 students
Special Education School
3020 Fontaine Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 995-5810
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Tandem Friends School Photo
Tandem Friends School
Gr: 5-12
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 23
Friends
279 Tandem Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-1303
(2)
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Charlottesville, VA Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
2,219
Students
$32,493
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
26%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Charlottesville)
This State (VA)
# Schools
9 Schools
360 Schools
# Students
2,219 Students
82,155 Students
% Students of Color
26%
29%
0.51
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
166 Students
5,822 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
3,439 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
167 Students
7,715 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
1,474 Students
47,049 Students
% White Students
68%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
233 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
273 Students
17,074 Students
% of Others Students
13%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
297 Teachers
8,412 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1301
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
27
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,493
$18,589
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,300
$12,673
Average Endowment Size
$25 million
$57.23 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Charlottesville, VA?
The top ranked private high schools in Charlottesville, VA include The Covenant School, Miller School Of Albemarle, and Regents School of Charlottesville.
How many private high schools are located in Charlottesville?
9 private high schools are located in Charlottesville.
How diverse are private high schools in Charlottesville?
Charlottesville private high schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Charlottesville?
33% of private high schools in Charlottesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).
Which private high schools in Charlottesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Charlottesville include: Tandem Friends School vs. The Covenant School, Tandem Friends School vs. St. Anne's-belfield School

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