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Dominion Ridge Academy Top 6 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (VA)
Chelsea Academy Top 8 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (VA)

Front Royal Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 669 students in Front Royal, VA, 12% of all K-12 students in Front Royal, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private schools in Front Royal, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Front Royal Private Schools (2026-27)

Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
Randolph-Macon Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Methodist
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(1)
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Chelsea Academy Photo
Chelsea Academy
Gr: K-12 | 225 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1190 Progress Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 635-0622
(5)
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Dominion Ridge Academy Photo
Dominion Ridge Academy
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
55 E. Strasburg Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 635-6799
(3)
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Mountain Laurel Montessori School Photo
Mountain Laurel Montessori School
Gr: K-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
155 Biggs Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5247
(1)
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Map of Virginia International Academy
Virginia International Academy
Gr: 8 | 16 students
Specialized Curriculum
1190 Progress Dr
Front Royal, VA 22630
(703) 818-9178
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Front Royal, VA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
669
Students
$16,280
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
33%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Front Royal)
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
669 Students
152,580 Students
% Students of Color
33%
31%
0.67
0.65
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
8 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
110 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
15%
6%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
71 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
10%
8%
# White Students
390 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
52%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
154 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
20%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1228
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,280
$15,964
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
30%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Front Royal, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Front Royal, VA include Randolph-Macon Academy, Mountain Laurel Montessori School, and Chelsea Academy.
How many private schools are located in Front Royal?
5 private schools are located in Front Royal.
How diverse are private schools in Front Royal?
Front Royal private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Front Royal go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Front Royal are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Front Royal?
60% of private schools in Front Royal are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Other).
Which private schools in Front Royal are often viewed compared to one another?

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