Carlisle School Photo - Carlisle was named among the top 4,000 STEM schools in the nation and #125 in Virginia by Newsweek.

Best Henry County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 296 students in Henry County, VA (there are 10 public schools, serving 4,564 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Henry County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private school in Henry County, VA is Carlisle School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Henry County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).

Top-Ranked Henry County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carlisle School
Carlisle School Photo - Carlisle was named among the top 4,000 STEM schools in the nation and #125 in Virginia by Newsweek.
(2)
300 Carlisle Rd
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 632-7288
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mt. Calvary Academy
(Pentecostal)
350 A L Philpott Hwy
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-2376
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Henry County, Virginia

Henry County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 250
Stanleytown, VA 24168
(276) 629-7073
Gr: 1-12 | 83 students

Overview

This County (Henry County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
296 Students
153,891 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
14,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
55%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,500
$17,334
Average Summer Program Cost
$110
$1,087
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
47 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
16%
8%
# White Students
193 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
65%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
45 Students
48,204 Students
% of Others Students
15%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Henry County, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Henry County, VA is Carlisle School.
How many private schools are located in Henry County?
2 private schools are located in Henry County.
What percentage of students in Henry County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Henry County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Henry County?
50% of private schools in Henry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).

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