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Williamsburg Christian Academy
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James City County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,146 students in James City County, VA (there are 21 public schools, serving 13,717 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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%.
86% of private schools in James City County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,146
  • Average Tuition: $13,598
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View James City County, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,146
  • Average Tuition: $13,598
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View James City County, VA School Trends

Top Ranked James City County Private Schools (2026-27)

Williamsburg Christian Academy Photo
Williamsburg Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
101 School House Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1978
(16)
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Greenwood Christian Academy Photo
Greenwood Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
5251 John Tyler Highway Suite 37
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 345-0905
(2)
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Map of Walnut Hills Baptist Church Learning
Walnut Hills Baptist Church Learning
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1014 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-5903
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Walsingham Academy Lower School Photo
Walsingham Academy Lower School
Gr: PK-7 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1100 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-2642
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
4280 Casey Boulevard
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1740
(1)
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Map of King Of Glory Preschool & Kindergarten
King Of Glory Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: K | 180 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4897 Longhill Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 258-1070
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Providence Classical School Photo
Providence Classical School
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
6000 Easter Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-2900
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,146 Students
152,623 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
81 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1182
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,598
$15,965
Average Summer Program Cost
$60
$1,108
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$9,451
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
30 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
703 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
58%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
421 Students
47,699 Students
% of Others Students
35%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in James City County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in James City County, VA include Walnut Hills Baptist Church Learning, Walsingham Academy Lower School, and Greenwood Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in James City County?
7 private schools are located in James City County.
How diverse are private schools in James City County?
James City County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in James City County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in James City County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in James City County?
86% of private schools in James City County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in James City County are often viewed compared to one another?

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