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Best Covington City Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 72 students in Covington City, VA (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,263 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
50% of private schools in Covington City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Covington City 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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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCovington City Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
72 Students
152,652 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCovington City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202536169179
202436163172
202344167174
202240171185
202140165180
202040158171
201916161175
201816158172
201724166180
201624163178
201524149167
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% Average Students of Color
42%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCovington City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
14,560 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCovington City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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 and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearCovington City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.520.650.65
20240.520.650.65
20230.610.650.65
20220.600.640.64
20210.600.640.64
20200.600.640.64
20190.220.620.63
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 City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20253%7%5%
20243%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 City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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
37%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202537%8%7%
202437%8%7%
202325%8%8%
202225%8%7%
202125%8%7%
202025%9%8%
20199%8%7%
20189%8%7%
20179%8%7%
20169%8%7%
20159%9%8%
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# White Students
44 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
59%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202559%49%52%
202459%49%52%
202353%48%52%
202256%51%54%
202156%51%54%
202056%52%54%
201988%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
n/a
47,734 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202322%33%25%
202218%32%25%
202118%31%25%
202018%30%24%
201717%29%22%
201617%28%22%
201517%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Covington City, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Covington City, VA is Boys Home of Virginia.
How many private schools are located in Covington City?
2 private schools are located in Covington City.
What percentage of students in Covington City go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Covington City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Covington City?
50% of private schools in Covington City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).
Which private schools in Covington City are often viewed compared to one another?

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