For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 228 students in Gloucester County, VA.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 228
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Best Gloucester County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 228
- View Gloucester County, VA School Trends
Top Ranked Gloucester County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
7936 John Clayton Memorial Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-3825
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Montessori School
8381 George Washington Memorial Highway
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6455
Gloucester County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)
Gr: K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
10487 Harcum Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 694-5258
Overview
Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
228 Students
124,222 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
30%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
31 Teachers
12,319 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,965
$15,549
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
458 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,632 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
14 Students
10,610 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
135 Students
66,539 Students
% White Students
59%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
315 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
74 Students
31,109 Students
% of Others Students
33%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Gloucester County, VA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Gloucester County, VA is Ware Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Gloucester County?
2 private elementary schools are located in Gloucester County.
Which private elementary schools in Gloucester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Gloucester County include: Gloucester Montessori School vs. Ware Academy, Ware Academy vs. Gloucester Montessori School
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