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St. Margaret's School

Essex County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 24 students in Essex County, VA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,163 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Essex County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Essex County Private Schools (2026-27)

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St. Margaret's School
Gr: 8-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
All-girls (Episcopal)
444 S Water Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
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Tappahannock Junior Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
170 Melody Ct
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5076
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
24 Students
152,623 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
55%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,900
$15,965
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.65
# American Indian Students
5 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
30 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
15%
8%
# White Students
155 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
75%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
47,699 Students
% of Others Students
0%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Essex County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Essex County, VA is St. Margaret's School.
How many private schools are located in Essex County?
2 private schools are located in Essex County.
What percentage of students in Essex County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Essex County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Essex County?
100% of private schools in Essex County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Seventh Day Adventist).

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