Best Culpeper County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 405 students in Culpeper County, VA (there are 11 public schools, serving 8,368 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
40% of private schools in Culpeper County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Culpeper County Private Schools (2026)

Culpeper Christian School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
810 Old Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
(1)
Map of Village Academy At Childhelp East
Gr: 1-8 | 41 students
Special Education School
23164 Dragoon Rd
Lignum, VA 22726
(540) 399-5090
Map of Culpeper KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
673 Sunset Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-6333
Epiphany Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1211 East Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
(2)

Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
405 Students
152,659 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,800
$17,345
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
5%
# Black Students
22 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
241 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
60%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
72 Students
47,728 Students
% of Others Students
18%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Culpeper County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Culpeper County, VA include Culpeper Christian School and Village Academy At Childhelp East.
How many private schools are located in Culpeper County?
4 private schools are located in Culpeper County.
What percentage of students in Culpeper County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Culpeper County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Culpeper County?
40% of private schools in Culpeper County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Culpeper County are often viewed compared to one another?

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