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Harrisonburg Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,111 students in Harrisonburg, VA, 13% of all K-12 students in Harrisonburg, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private schools in Harrisonburg, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Harrisonburg Private Schools (2026-27)

Eastern Mennonite School Photo
Eastern Mennonite School
Gr: K-12 | 377 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
Mennonite
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
(5)
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Map of Berea Christian School
Berea Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 140 students
Mennonite
1351 Garbers Church Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-0007
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Cornerstone Christian School Photo
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
197 Cornerstone Lane
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-9816
(3)
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Map of Good Shepherd School & Daycare-2
Good Shepherd School & Daycare-2
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
Christian
342 Neff Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 564-1744
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Map of Hickory Hollow Christian School
Hickory Hollow Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students
Mennonite
2589 Muddy Creek Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 879-9054
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Minnick School-harrisonburg
Gr: 3-11 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
1661 Virginia Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 437-1814
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Map of Redeemer Classical School
Redeemer Classical School
Gr: PK-10 | 196 students
Christian
Po Box 737
Harrisonburg, VA 22803
(540) 437-0880
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Map of Woodland Montessori School
Woodland Montessori School
Gr: PK-4 | 59 students
Montessori School
1301 Virginia Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-2611
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Harrisonburg, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

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EMU Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-K | 43 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
1200 Park Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 433-4002
(1)
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Map of Oak Lane School
Oak Lane School
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Christian
972 Oak Grove Ln
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 879-2716
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Map of Victory Baptist Christian Academy
Victory Baptist Christian Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
521 Allegheny Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 434-7868
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Harrisonburg, VA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,111
Students
$12,738
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Harrisonburg)
This State (VA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
1,111 Students
152,580 Students
% Students of Color
7%
31%
0.24
0.65
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
30 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
979 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
87%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
78 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
7%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
106 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1182
(Out of 1600)
1228
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,738
$15,964
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,350
$8,965
Average Endowment Size
$4 million
$43.14 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Harrisonburg, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Harrisonburg, VA is Eastern Mennonite School.
How many private schools are located in Harrisonburg?
8 private schools are located in Harrisonburg.
How diverse are private schools in Harrisonburg?
Harrisonburg private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Harrisonburg go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Harrisonburg are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harrisonburg?
75% of private schools in Harrisonburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).
Which private schools in Harrisonburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Harrisonburg include: Woodland Montessori School vs. Cornerstone Christian School

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