Woodberry Forest School Photo

Best Madison County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 457 students in Madison County, VA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,669 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Madison County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private school in Madison County, VA is Woodberry Forest School.
The average acceptance rate is 49%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private schools in Madison County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Madison County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Woodberry Forest School
Woodberry Forest School Photo
All-boys
(2)
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hartland Day Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
444 Hartland Oak Dr
Rapidan, VA 22733
(540) 680-3443
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
Oak Grove Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
563 Tom Johnston Rd
Aroda, VA 22709
(540) 256-8648
Gr: K-12 | 53 students

Overview

This County (Madison County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
457 Students
153,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
77 Teachers
14,674 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
55%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1228
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$67,650
$17,336
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$47,903
$8,804
Average Acceptance Rate
49%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$450 million
$45.97 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
27 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
400 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
87%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
7 Students
48,242 Students
% of Others Students
1%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
30 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
19 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Madison County, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Madison County, VA is Woodberry Forest School.
How many private schools are located in Madison County?
3 private schools are located in Madison County.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
67% of private schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Seventh Day Adventist).

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