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Covington Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 78 students in Covington, VA, 3% of all K-12 students in Covington, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
33% of private schools in Covington, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Covington Private Schools (2026-27)

Boys Home of Virginia Photo
Boys Home of Virginia
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 6
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
414 Boys Home Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-7739
(1)
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Map of Rivermont School - Alleghany Highlands
Rivermont School - Alleghany Highlands
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
331 W Main St
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-6388
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Map of Shenadoah Autism Center
Shenadoah Autism Center
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
Special Education School
2419 Valley Ridge Rd
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-2327
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Covington, VA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
78
Students
+66.0% (+31 students) 10-yr
5
Avg. Class Size
42%
Students of Color
+90.9% (+20.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+50.0% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Covington)
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
78 Students
152,652 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCovington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202526169179
202426163172
202331167174
202228171185
202128165180
202028158171
201913161175
201816158172
201724166180
201624163178
201524149167
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% Students of Color
42%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCovington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202542%31%34%
202440%31%34%
202334%31%33%
202236%30%33%
202136%29%32%
202036%29%32%
201911%28%31%
201811%28%31%
201722%31%32%
201622%31%32%
201522%32%32%
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0.53
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearCovington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.530.650.65
20240.530.650.65
20230.610.650.65
20220.600.640.64
20210.600.640.64
20200.600.640.64
20190.280.620.63
20180.220.620.63
20170.440.610.61
20160.440.600.61
20150.440.620.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20252%7%5%
20242%7%5%
20172%4%4%
20162%5%4%
20152%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%4%8%
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# Black Students
28 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
35%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202535%8%7%
202435%8%7%
202324%8%8%
202224%8%7%
202124%8%7%
202024%9%8%
20198%8%7%
20189%8%7%
20179%8%7%
20169%8%7%
20159%9%8%
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# White Students
48 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
59%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202559%49%52%
202459%49%52%
202354%48%52%
202256%51%54%
202156%51%54%
202056%52%54%
201985%53%56%
201888%53%56%
201772%56%58%
201672%56%58%
201572%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
2 Students
47,734 Students
% of Others Students
2%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20252%32%26%
20242%32%26%
202322%33%25%
202219%32%25%
202119%31%25%
202019%30%24%
20194%31%24%
201717%29%22%
201617%28%22%
201517%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
14,560 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCovington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20256:110:111:1
20246:111:111:1
20234:111:111:1
20225:111:111:1
20215:111:111:1
20205:111:112:1
20195:110:112:1
20185:110:112:1
20174:110:112:1
20164:110:112:1
20154:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
5 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Covington, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Covington, VA is Boys Home of Virginia.
How many private schools are located in Covington?
3 private schools are located in Covington.
What percentage of students in Covington go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Covington are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Covington?
33% of private schools in Covington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).
Which private schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?

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