Henrico County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 46 private schools serving 8,801 students in Henrico County, VA (there are 84 public schools, serving 49,238 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
36% of private schools in Henrico County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 46
  • # Students Served: 8,801
  • Average Tuition: $18,023
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Henrico County, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 46
  • # Students Served: 8,801
  • Average Tuition: $18,023
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Henrico County, VA School Trends

Top Ranked Henrico County Private Schools (2026-27)

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Fairfax Photo
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
4401 Roger Stover Dr
Fairfax, VA 22033
(804) 360-4141
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Richmond - Short Pump Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2920 Old Pump Rd
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 360-4141
Map of Academy of Academic Excellence
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
12345 Gayton Rd.
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 740-6500
(8)
Benedictine College Preparatory Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys (Catholic)
12829 River Road
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 708-9500
Collegiate School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,690 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
(1)
Map of Grove Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Christian
8701 Ridge Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 741-2860
(2)
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
8250 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 262-1770
(8)
Map of Richmond Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10
Montessori School
499 N Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 741-0040
(2)
St. Catherine's School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students
Sports: 14
All-girls (Episcopal)
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
(3)
Map of St. Christopher's School
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Episcopal)
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
(6)
Map of St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
9501 Gayton Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-1048
The Steward School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 707 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13
11600 Gayton Rd
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 740-3394
(48)
Map of West End Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
9307 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 523-7536
Map of Westhampton Day School
Gr: PK-K | 227 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
6100 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-7459
(1)
Map of Benjamin & Lillian Rochkind Yeshiva Of Virginia
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
Jewish
6801 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-7610
Map of Bon Secours Family Center
Gr: K | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
1403 Maple Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 285-0444
Map of Canterbury Community Nursery School
Gr: NS | 135 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
601 North Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 741-4118
(1)
Charterhouse School Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
3900 W Broad St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 239-1080
Map of The Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
6408 Rigsby Rd
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 716-9557
Map of Dominion Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
5601 Chamberlayne Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-9012
(1)
Map of Dooley School At St. Joseph's Villa
Gr: 2-11 | 39 students
Special Education School
8000 Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 553-3265
Map of East End Assembly & Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 28 students
Assembly of God
3294 Britton Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-9266
(1)
Emery L Fears Boys Academy Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
All-boys (Christian)
3826 Fish Pond Lane
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 928-4533
Map of The Faison School
Gr: K-12 | 193 students
Special Education School
1701 Byrd Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 612-1947
(1)
Goddard School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
12400 Three Chopt Road
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-8282
The Goddard School - Nuckols Photo
Gr: PK-K | 166 students
Daycare / Preschool
11393 Nuckols Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 270-0901
Map of Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite
Gr: PK-4 | 36 students
601 E. Parham Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 502-8566
Map of Hallmark Youthcare Richmond
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students
Alternative School
12800 West Creek Pkwy
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 784-2200
Hunter Classical Christian School Photo
Gr: K-7 | 117 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
8800 Derbyshire Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 708-0048
(6)
Map of Jack & Jill School
Gr: PK-5 | 84 students
8316 Michael Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 270-3030
Map of John G Wood School
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
8716 W Broad St
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 270-6566
Map of Kingdom Kare Child Development Center
Gr: K-1 | 56 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6851 S Laburnum Ave
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 222-8445
Map of Landmark Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
4000 Creighton Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 644-5550
Map of Lapetite Academy-church
Gr: 5 | 2 students
12484 Church Road
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-4994
Leaf Springs School At Three Chopt Photo
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
11005 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 747-0100
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Henrico County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Monument Heights Day School Llc
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
5716 Monument Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 612-8485

Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
47 Schools

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Schools down 25 in Henrico County, private schools fell from 72 in 2016 to 47 in 2025.
# Students
8,801 Students
151,236 Students

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Private school size up 42 in Henrico County, from 160 students in 2016 to 202 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
24%
31%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,047 Teachers
14,306 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
55%

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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,023
$16,079
Tuition up 50% in Henrico County, rising from $12,052 in 2016 to $18,061 in 2025.
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,512
$9,293
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$57.13 million
$51 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.65

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Diversity score up 0.07 in Henrico County private schools, from 0.49 in 2017 to 0.56 in 2025, while Virginia and the U.S. reached 0.65.
# American Indian Students
81 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
287 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%

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# Hispanic Students
239 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

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# Black Students
762 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
9%
8%

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# White Students
5,523 Students
72,309 Students
% White Students
62%
49%

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White students down 7 points in Henrico County private schools, from 69% in 2017 to 62% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,971 Students
47,639 Students
% of Others Students
22%
32%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Henrico County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Henrico County, VA include St. Catherine's School, St. Christopher's School, and Westhampton Day School.
How many private schools are located in Henrico County?
46 private schools are located in Henrico County.
How diverse are private schools in Henrico County?
Henrico County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Henrico County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Henrico County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Henrico County?
36% of private schools in Henrico County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Henrico County are often viewed compared to one another?

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