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Mechanicsville Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 762 students in Mechanicsville, VA, 6% of all K-12 students in Mechanicsville, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
67% of private schools in Mechanicsville, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Mechanicsville Private Schools (2026-27)

The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: PK-K | 231 students
Daycare / Preschool
7503 Old Hickory Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(717) 766-7680
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Grace Christian School Photo
Grace Christian School
Gr: 6-12 | 379 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
8067 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 730-7300
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Map of Atlee Christian Academy
Atlee Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students
Church of the Nazarene
8391 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 746-3900
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Mechanicsville, VA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
762
Students
+524.6% (+640 students) 10-yr
$16,775
Avg. Tuition
+149.3% (+$10,045) 4-yr
15%
Students of Color
+66.7% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+88.9% (+8.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mechanicsville)
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
762 Students
152,652 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025244169179
2024244163172
2023224167174
2022192171185
2021192165180
2020157158171
2019190161175
2018155158172
201767166180
201667163178
201561149167
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% Students of Color
15%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202515%31%34%
202415%31%34%
202313%31%33%
202210%30%33%
202110%29%32%
202010%29%32%
20199%28%31%
201811%28%31%
201714%31%32%
201614%31%32%
20159%32%32%
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0.41
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.420.650.65
20240.420.650.65
20230.410.650.65
20220.480.640.64
20210.480.640.64
20200.530.640.64
20190.320.620.63
20180.390.620.63
20170.560.610.61
20160.560.600.61
20150.490.620.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
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# Black Students
13 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20233%8%8%
20224%8%7%
20214%8%7%
20204%9%8%
20192%8%7%
20183%8%7%
20178%8%7%
20168%8%7%
20156%9%8%
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# White Students
182 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
24%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202525%49%52%
202425%49%52%
202324%48%52%
202231%51%54%
202131%51%54%
202038%52%54%
201917%53%56%
201821%53%56%
201754%56%58%
201654%56%58%
201566%53%58%
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# 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
560 Students
47,734 Students
% of Others Students
73%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202572%32%26%
202472%32%26%
202373%33%25%
202265%32%25%
202165%31%25%
202058%30%24%
201981%31%24%
201876%30%23%
201738%29%22%
201638%28%22%
201527%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
46 Teachers
14,560 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202516:110:111:1
202416:111:111:1
202315:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20208:111:112:1
20198:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
201712:110:112:1
201612:110:112:1
20159:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202549%54%55%
202449%53%54%
202349%54%54%
202247%54%54%
202147%54%54%
20208%52%54%
20198%53%53%
20188%53%53%
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202551213
202451112
202351111
202241111
202141111
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Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1229

SAT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025110012251233
2024110012341230
2023110012271228
2022110012261229
2021110012201229
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,775
$17,257

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$16,400$17,414$15,012
2024$7,800$15,256$13,254
2023$6,730$15,221$12,626
2022$6,730$14,456$12,187
2021$6,730$14,203$11,800
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20258%30%34%
20248%30%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,809

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2021-2025)

YearMechanicsville, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$1,000$8,819$7,073
2024$1,000$8,571$6,930
2023$1,000$8,585$6,469
2022$1,000$8,791$6,289
2021$1,000$8,283$6,055
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mechanicsville, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Mechanicsville, VA include Grace Christian School and The Goddard School.
How many private schools are located in Mechanicsville?
3 private schools are located in Mechanicsville.
What percentage of students in Mechanicsville go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Mechanicsville are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mechanicsville?
67% of private schools in Mechanicsville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Christian).
Which private schools in Mechanicsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Mechanicsville include: The Goddard School vs. Atlee Christian Academy

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