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Clifton Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 204 students in Clifton, VA, 5% of all K-12 students in Clifton, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private schools in Clifton, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Clifton Private Schools (2026-27)

Chesterbrook Academy Clifton Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Clifton
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
13501 Braddock Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 968-3696
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Map of St. Andrew The Apostle School
St. Andrew The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
6720b Union Mill Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 817-1774
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Clifton, VA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
204
Students
-10.1% (-23 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
-3.6% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Clifton)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
204 Students
152,652 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearClifton, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025204169179
2024204163172
2023188167174
2022209171185
2021209165180
2020209158171
2019209161175
2018209158172
2017227166180
2016227163178
2015227149167
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% Students of Color
27%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearClifton, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202527%31%34%
202427%31%34%
202337%31%33%
202236%30%33%
202136%29%32%
202036%29%32%
201932%28%31%
201832%28%31%
201728%31%32%
201628%31%32%
201528%32%32%
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0.55
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearClifton, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.550.650.65
20240.550.650.65
20230.670.650.65
20220.670.640.64
20210.670.640.64
20200.670.640.64
20190.650.620.63
20180.650.620.63
20170.560.610.61
20160.560.600.61
20150.560.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
10%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearClifton, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202510%7%5%
202410%7%5%
202311%7%5%
202211%5%4%
202111%6%4%
202011%5%4%
20198%5%4%
20188%5%4%
20177%4%4%
20167%5%4%
20157%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
20 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearClifton, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202510%4%9%
202410%4%9%
202310%4%9%
202210%4%8%
202110%4%9%
202010%4%9%
201911%3%8%
201811%4%8%
20177%3%8%
20167%3%8%
20157%3%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearClifton, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20255%8%7%
20245%8%7%
202310%8%8%
20229%8%7%
20219%8%7%
20209%9%8%
20196%8%7%
20186%8%7%
20172%8%7%
20162%8%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
132 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
64%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearClifton, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202565%49%52%
202465%49%52%
202353%48%52%
202252%51%54%
202152%51%54%
202052%52%54%
201954%53%56%
201854%53%56%
201763%56%58%
201663%56%58%
201563%53%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
22 Students
47,734 Students
% of Others Students
11%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearClifton, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202510%32%26%
202410%32%26%
202316%33%25%
202218%32%25%
202118%31%25%
202018%30%24%
201920%31%24%
201820%30%23%
201721%29%22%
201621%28%22%
201521%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
14,560 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearClifton, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202517:110:111:1
202417:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202113:111:111:1
202013:111:112:1
201915:110:112:1
201815:110:112:1
201717:110:112:1
201617:110:112:1
201517:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearClifton, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202530%54%55%
202430%53%54%
202330%54%54%
202230%54%54%
202130%54%54%
202030%52%54%
201930%53%53%
201830%53%53%
201730%53%53%
201630%53%52%
201530%51%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearClifton, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202520%30%34%
202420%30%34%
202320%29%34%
202220%29%33%
202120%29%33%
202020%27%32%
201920%27%31%
201820%26%30%
201720%25%30%
201620%25%29%
201520%24%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$8,809

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearClifton, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$4,000$8,819$7,073
2024$4,000$8,571$6,930
2023$4,000$8,585$6,469
2022$4,000$8,791$6,289
2021$4,000$8,283$6,055
2020$4,000$7,664$5,921
2019$4,000$6,891$5,795
2018$4,000$6,928$5,456
2017$4,000$6,662$5,319
2016$4,000$6,697$5,105
2015$4,000$6,226$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clifton, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Clifton, VA is St. Andrew The Apostle School.
How many private schools are located in Clifton?
2 private schools are located in Clifton.
What percentage of students in Clifton go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Clifton are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clifton?
50% of private schools in Clifton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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