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Lynchburg Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 7,631 students in Lynchburg, VA.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
63% of private high schools in Lynchburg, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 7,631
  • Average Tuition: $23,313
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Lynchburg, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 7,631
  • Average Tuition: $23,313
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Lynchburg, VA School Trends

Top Ranked Lynchburg Private High Schools (2026-27)

Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy Photo
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 77 students
Sports: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
19 George St
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-1899
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Liberty Christian Academy Photo
Liberty Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,956 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
3701 Candlers Mountain Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-2000
(3)
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New Covenant Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 482 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
122 Fleetwood Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-8313
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Virginia Episcopal School Photo
Virginia Episcopal School
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 33
Episcopal
400 VES Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
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Bridges Treatment Center
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Alternative School
693 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 200-5062
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New Vistas School
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
520 Eldon St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 846-0301
(11)
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Map of Rivermont Lynchburg North
Rivermont Lynchburg North
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
Special Education School
3024 Forest Hills Cir
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 200-9257
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Lynchburg, VA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
7,631
Students
$23,313
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
22:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lynchburg)
This State (VA)
# Schools
8 Schools
360 Schools
# Students
7,631 Students
82,209 Students
% Students of Color
25%
29%
0.47
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
229 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
599 Students
5,822 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
607 Students
3,439 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
585 Students
7,715 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
5,506 Students
47,049 Students
% White Students
72%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
233 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
373 Students
17,072 Students
% of Others Students
5%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
340 Teachers
8,407 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
57%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1187
(Out of 1600)
1235
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,313
$18,599
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,567
$13,440
Average Endowment Size
$44 million
$57.23 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Lynchburg, VA?
The top ranked private high schools in Lynchburg, VA include Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy, Liberty Christian Academy, and Virginia Episcopal School.
How many private high schools are located in Lynchburg?
7 private high schools are located in Lynchburg.
How diverse are private high schools in Lynchburg?
Lynchburg private high schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lynchburg?
63% of private high schools in Lynchburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private high schools in Lynchburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Lynchburg include: Rivermont Lynchburg North vs. New Vistas School, New Vistas School vs. Rivermont Lynchburg North

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