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Powhatan School Top 6 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (VA)
Keystone Christian Academy
Village Montessori School At Bluemont Top 17 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (VA)

Clarke County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 523 students in Clarke County, VA (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,719 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
25% of private schools in Clarke County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Clarke County Private Schools (2026-27)

Powhatan School Photo
Powhatan School
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6
49 Powhatan Lane
Boyce, VA 22620
(540) 837-1009
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Village Montessori School At Bluemont Photo
Village Montessori School At Bluemont
Gr: PK-9 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
33874 Snickersville Turnpike
Bluemont, VA 20135
(540) 554-2284
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Grafton Integrated Health Network - Berryville
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Special Education School
180 Grafton Lane
Berryville, VA 22611
(888) 955-5205
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Keystone Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Baptist
15 Keystone Ln
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-4477
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
523 Students
152,567 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
68 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
54%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1228
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,700
$15,964
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,200
$9,282
Average Acceptance Rate
59%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$43.14 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
18 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
400 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
77%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
73 Students
47,699 Students
% of Others Students
14%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Clarke County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Clarke County, VA include Powhatan School and Village Montessori School At Bluemont.
How many private schools are located in Clarke County?
4 private schools are located in Clarke County.
What percentage of students in Clarke County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Clarke County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clarke County?
25% of private schools in Clarke County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Clarke County include: Powhatan School vs. Keystone Christian Academy, Keystone Christian Academy vs. Powhatan School

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