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Front Royal Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 79%.
60% of private schools in Front Royal, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Front Royal Private Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
669
Students
-18.4% (-151 students) 10-yr
$16,280
Avg. Tuition
-59.1% (-$23,491) 7-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-13.3% (-2 students) 10-yr
33%
Students of Color
+83.3% (+15.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+22.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Front Royal)
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,038 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearFront Royal, VA Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20208
20197
20187
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
669 Students
152,743 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025156169179
2024153163172
2023113167174
2022124171185
2021124165180
2020106158171
2019139161175
2018139158172
2017164166180
2016164163178
2015164149167
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% Students of Color
33%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202530%31%34%
202431%31%34%
20239%31%33%
202212%30%33%
202112%29%32%
202011%29%32%
201916%28%31%
201816%28%31%
201718%31%32%
201618%31%32%
201518%32%32%
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0.67
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.690.650.65
20240.680.650.65
20230.660.650.65
20220.670.640.64
20210.670.640.64
20200.660.640.64
20190.650.620.63
20180.640.620.63
20170.510.610.61
20160.510.600.61
20150.510.620.61
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# American Indian Students
8 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
110 Students
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
15%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202513%7%5%
202413%7%5%
202314%7%5%
202219%5%4%
202119%6%4%
202014%5%4%
201911%5%4%
201811%5%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%5%4%
20153%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
71 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
10%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20258%8%7%
20249%8%7%
20239%8%8%
20228%8%7%
20218%8%7%
20207%9%8%
20197%8%7%
20187%8%7%
20175%8%7%
20165%8%7%
20155%9%8%
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# White Students
390 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
52%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202545%49%52%
202448%49%52%
202351%48%52%
202251%51%54%
202151%51%54%
202048%52%54%
201951%53%56%
201851%53%56%
201765%56%58%
201665%56%58%
201565%53%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
154 Students
47,812 Students
% of Others Students
20%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202530%32%26%
202427%32%26%
202323%33%25%
202221%32%25%
202121%31%25%
202030%30%24%
201929%31%24%
201829%30%23%
201726%29%22%
201626%28%22%
201526%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202510:110:111:1
202410:111:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20228:111:111:1
20218:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
20198:110:112:1
20188:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20159:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202566%54%55%
202466%53%54%
202393%54%54%
202293%54%54%
202193%54%54%
202084%52%54%
201976%53%53%
201876%53%53%
201775%53%53%
201675%53%52%
201575%51%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025171415
2024171415
2023171415
2022171415
2021151415
2020141415
2019151415
2018151415
2017151415
2016151415
2015151315
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Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025161213
2024171112
2023171111
2022171111
2021171111
2020131111
2019121111
2018121111
2017121110
2016121010
2015121010
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Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1229

SAT Score Trends (2024-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025135012251233
2024135012341230
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,280
$17,359

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$24,866$17,414$15,012
2020$23,575$14,291$11,512
2019$39,771$14,111$11,293
2018$39,771$13,894$11,017
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202515%30%34%
202415%30%34%
202315%29%34%
202215%29%33%
202115%29%33%
202015%27%32%
201927%27%31%
201827%26%30%
201727%25%30%
201627%25%29%
201527%24%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearFront Royal, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202598%78%81%
202096%84%85%
201992%85%85%
201892%84%85%
201796%85%85%
201696%84%85%
201596%84%85%
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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 Chelsea Academy, Randolph-Macon Academy, and Dominion Ridge 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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