For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 183 students in Lexington, VA (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,400 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Lexington, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
50% of private schools in Lexington, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Lexington, VA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buffalo Creek Boys School
All-boys (Christian)
283 Mateer Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-7785
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-7785
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students
227 N Lewis St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 464-1346
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 464-1346
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students
Rockbridge Christian Academy
(Christian)
21 Snowy Egret Lane
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5456
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5456
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students Tuition listed
Woods Creek Montessori
Montessori School
2 Dold Pl
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-6461
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-6461
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Overview
This Town (Lexington)
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
183 Students
153,891 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
23 Teachers
14,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$17,334
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
103 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
56%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
76 Students
48,204 Students
% of Others Students
41%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Lexington, VA?
4 private schools are located in Lexington, VA.
What percentage of students in Lexington go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Lexington are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lexington?
50% of private schools in Lexington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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