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Gloucester Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 228 students in Gloucester, VA.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Gloucester Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Ware Academy
Ware Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
7936 John Clayton Memorial Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-3825
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Map of Gloucester Montessori School
Gloucester Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Montessori School
8381 George Washington Memorial Highway
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6455
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Gloucester, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Majesty Christian Academy
Majesty Christian Academy
Gr: K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
10487 Harcum Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 694-5258
(1)
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Gloucester, VA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
228
Students
+34.1% (+58 students) 10-yr
$12,965
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
+71.4% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gloucester)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
657 Schools
# Students
228 Students
124,190 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearGloucester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025114198199
2024114193192
202396198193
202267202205
202167195201
202067185188
201987186193
201887184190
201785191199
201685188196
201585169183
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% Students of Color
12%
30%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGloucester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202512%29%33%
202412%29%32%
20239%29%32%
202216%28%32%
202116%28%31%
202016%27%31%
20195%27%31%
20185%27%30%
20177%30%31%
20167%30%31%
20157%31%31%
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0.55
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearGloucester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.550.630.64
20240.550.640.64
20230.550.630.63
20220.500.610.62
20210.500.610.62
20200.500.610.62
20190.280.590.61
20180.280.590.60
20170.230.570.59
20160.230.570.59
20150.230.590.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
458 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,057 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGloucester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20231%7%5%
20222%6%5%
20212%5%5%
20202%5%5%
20191%5%4%
20181%6%4%
20171%5%4%
20161%5%4%
20151%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGloucester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20232%5%9%
20224%4%8%
20214%5%9%
20204%5%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
14 Students
10,609 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGloucester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20256%9%8%
20246%9%8%
20232%9%8%
20228%9%7%
20218%9%8%
20208%9%8%
20192%9%8%
20182%9%8%
20172%9%7%
20162%9%8%
20152%10%8%
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# White Students
135 Students
66,460 Students
% White Students
59%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGloucester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202559%54%55%
202459%54%55%
202356%54%55%
202268%57%57%
202168%57%57%
202068%58%58%
201984%59%59%
201884%59%59%
201787%61%61%
201687%62%61%
201587%59%61%
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# 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
31,173 Students
% of Others Students
33%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGloucester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202532%25%22%
202432%25%22%
202338%25%22%
202218%24%22%
202118%24%20%
202018%23%19%
201912%23%20%
201812%22%20%
20179%21%19%
20169%21%18%
20159%23%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
31 Teachers
12,403 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGloucester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20257:110:111:1
20247:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
20225:110:111:1
20215:110:111:1
20205:110:111:1
20196:110:111:1
20186:110:111:1
20176:110:111:1
20166:110:112:1
20156:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%

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

YearGloucester, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202550%53%54%
202450%52%54%
202350%53%53%
202250%53%53%
202150%53%53%
202050%52%53%
201950%52%52%
201850%52%52%
201750%52%51%
201650%51%51%
201550%49%50%
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,965
$15,582
Admissions & Athletics
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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