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Lexington Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 183 students in Lexington, VA, 7% of all K-12 students in Lexington, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
50% of private schools in Lexington, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Lexington, VA (2026-27)

Map of Buffalo Creek Boys School
Buffalo Creek Boys School
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students
All-boys (Christian)
283 Mateer Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-7785
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Map of Earthsong Community School
Earthsong Community School
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students
Montessori School
227 N Lewis St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 464-1346
(3)
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Map of Rockbridge Christian Academy
Rockbridge Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Christian
21 Snowy Egret Lane
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5456
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Map of Woods Creek Montessori
Woods Creek Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School
2 Dold Pl
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-6461
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Lexington, VA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+300.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
183
Students
+251.9% (+131 students) 10-yr
$3,500
Avg. Tuition
4%
Students of Color
-33.3% (-2.0 pp) 9-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-69.2% (-18.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lexington)
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
183 Students
152,743 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLexington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202546169179
202446163172
202335167174
202252171185
202152165180
202052158171
201942161175
201842158172
201765166180
201665163178
201552149167
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% Students of Color
4%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2016-2025)

YearLexington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20254%31%34%
20244%31%34%
202312%31%33%
202225%30%33%
202125%29%32%
202025%29%32%
201931%28%31%
201831%28%31%
20176%31%32%
20166%31%32%
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0.52
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearLexington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.520.650.65
20240.520.650.65
20230.520.650.65
20220.540.640.64
20210.540.640.64
20200.540.640.64
20190.510.620.63
20180.510.620.63
20170.530.610.61
20160.530.600.61
20150.040.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20221%5%4%
20211%6%4%
20201%5%4%
20191%5%4%
20181%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
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# Black Students
2 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20232%8%8%
20224%8%7%
20214%8%7%
20204%9%8%
20192%8%7%
20182%8%7%
20173%8%7%
20163%8%7%
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# White Students
103 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
56%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202556%49%52%
202456%49%52%
202346%48%52%
202238%51%54%
202138%51%54%
202038%52%54%
201940%53%56%
201840%53%56%
201751%56%58%
201651%56%58%
20152%53%58%
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# 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
47,812 Students
% of Others Students
41%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202541%32%26%
202441%32%26%
202352%33%25%
202257%32%25%
202157%31%25%
202057%30%24%
201957%31%24%
201857%30%23%
201746%29%22%
201646%28%22%
201598%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20258:110:111:1
20248:111:111:1
20238:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
20197:110:112:1
20187:110:112:1
201712:110:112:1
201612:110:112:1
201526:111:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$17,359
Admissions & Athletics

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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