Best Gloucester Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 228 students in Gloucester, VA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Gloucester, VA is Ware Academy.

Top-Ranked Gloucester Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ware Academy
7936 John Clayton Memorial Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-3825
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Gloucester Montessori School
Montessori School
8381 George Washington Memorial Highway
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6455
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Avg. class size: 9 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Gloucester, Virginia

Gloucester, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Majesty Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
10487 Harcum Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 694-5258
Gr: K | 29 students

Overview

This Town (Gloucester)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
228 Students
125,221 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
12,427 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
$15,523

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
458 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,056 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
14 Students
10,608 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
135 Students
66,454 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
31,462 Students
% of Others Students
33%
26%
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, VA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Gloucester, VA is Ware Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Gloucester?
2 private elementary schools are located in Gloucester.
Which private elementary schools in Gloucester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Gloucester include: Gloucester Montessori School vs. Ware Academy, Ware Academy vs. Gloucester Montessori School

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