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Lancaster County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 137 students in Lancaster County, VA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,020 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lancaster County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Chesapeake Academy
Chesapeake Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
107 Steamboat Rd.
Irvington, VA 22480
(804) 438-5575
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
137 Students
152,567 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
54%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$43.14 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
8 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
111 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
81%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
11 Students
47,699 Students
% of Others Students
8%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lancaster County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Lancaster County, VA is Chesapeake Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lancaster County?
1 private schools are located in Lancaster County.
What percentage of students in Lancaster County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Lancaster County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

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