Manassas City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,115 students in Manassas City, VA (there are 16 public schools, serving 10,130 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
45% of private schools in Manassas City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Manassas City Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Seton School
Gr: 7-12 | 355 students
Catholic
9314 Maple St
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-3220
Carousel Child Development Center Photo
Gr: PK | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
9151 Centreville Rd
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 365-7622
Map of The Compass School Of Manassas
Gr: PK-K | 190 students
Daycare / Preschool
9811 Godwin Dr
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 331-1303
Map of Grace Childrens Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
9750 Wellington Rd
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 393-2345
Map of Greater Mt Calvary Christian Preschool & Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9514 Westmoreland Ave
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-5941
Map of La Petite Academy
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Daycare / Preschool
10023 Dumfries Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-6356
Manassas Baptist Preschool Photo
Gr: PK-K
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8730 Sudley Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-2140
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Manassas KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
10496 Sudley Manor Dr.
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 368-5599
The Merit School Of Manassas Photo
Gr: NS-3 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
8485 Plantation Ln
Manassas, VA 20110
(540) 732-7771
The Merit School of Old Town Manassas Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 128 students
Daycare / Preschool
8757 Signal Hill Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-5113
Map of Seven Oaks Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 62 students
Christian
8653 Sudley Rd
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-3871
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Manassas City, Virginia

Manassas City Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Chesterbrook Academy - Manassas
Gr: NS-K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
10951 Samuel Trexler Drive
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 365-8200

Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
11 Schools
Private schools down 3 in Manassas City County, from 14 in 2018 to 11 in 2025.
# Students
1,115 Students
152,607 Students
Average students down 61 in Manassas City private schools, falling from 173 in 2015 to 112 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
44%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
98 Teachers
14,411 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
143 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
13%
6%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
126 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
11%
8%
# White Students
253 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
22%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
547 Students
47,683 Students
% of Others Students
48%
32%
Other-race share down 11 points in Manassas City private schools, from 59% in 2021 to 48% in 2025, while Virginia was 32%.
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Manassas City, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Manassas City, VA is Seton School.
How many private schools are located in Manassas City?
11 private schools are located in Manassas City.
How diverse are private schools in Manassas City?
Manassas City private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Manassas City go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Manassas City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Manassas City?
45% of private schools in Manassas City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Manassas City are often viewed compared to one another?

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