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Best Northampton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 532 students in Northampton County, VA (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,334 public students). 29% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
75% of private schools in Northampton County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Northampton County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Broadwater Academy
Broadwater Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
3500 Broadwater Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(860) 480-0280
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Montessori Children's House Of Franktown Photo
Montessori Children's House Of Franktown
Gr: NS-6 | 60 students
Montessori School (Methodist)
7543 Bayside Rd
Franktown, VA 23354
(757) 442-2215
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Map of Cape Charles Christian School
Cape Charles Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
237 Tazewell Ave
Cape Charles, VA 23310
(757) 678-6219
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Map of Shore Christian Academy
Shore Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Christian
11624 Occohannock Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(757) 442-9791
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearNorthampton County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
532 Students
152,743 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNorthampton County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025133169179
2024133163172
2023118167174
2022119171185
2021118165180
2020118158171
2019121161175
2018122158172
2017125166180
2016125163178
2015125149167
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% Average Students of Color
11%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202511%31%34%
202411%31%34%
20238%31%33%
20229%30%33%
20219%29%32%
20209%29%32%
20199%28%31%
20189%28%31%
201710%31%32%
201610%31%32%
201510%32%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202520:110:111:1
202420:111:111:1
20238:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
20198:110:112:1
20188:110:112:1
201710:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201510:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearNorthampton County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202599%54%55%
202499%53%54%
202399%54%54%
202290%54%54%
202180%54%54%
202080%52%54%
201980%53%53%
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Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2020-2025)

YearNorthampton County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025131415
2024141415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020141415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,250
$17,359
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$8,809

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2022-2025)

YearNorthampton County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$1,500$8,819$7,073
2024$1,500$8,571$6,930
2023$1,500$8,585$6,469
2022$1,500$8,791$6,289
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorthampton County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.520.650.65
20240.520.650.65
20230.490.650.65
20220.460.640.64
20210.460.640.64
20200.460.640.64
20190.460.620.63
20180.470.620.63
20170.240.610.61
20160.240.600.61
20150.240.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20254%7%5%
20244%7%5%
20233%7%5%
20223%5%4%
20213%6%4%
20203%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20231%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%4%8%
20173%3%8%
20163%3%8%
20153%3%8%
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# Black Students
11 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20231%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%9%8%
20192%8%7%
20182%8%7%
20175%8%7%
20165%8%7%
20155%9%8%
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# White Students
339 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
64%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202564%49%52%
202464%49%52%
202365%48%52%
202270%51%54%
202170%51%54%
202070%52%54%
201970%53%56%
201869%53%56%
201787%56%58%
201687%56%58%
201587%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
152 Students
47,812 Students
% of Others Students
28%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202528%32%26%
202428%32%26%
202330%33%25%
202223%32%25%
202123%31%25%
202023%30%24%
201923%31%24%
201824%30%23%
20175%29%22%
20165%28%22%
20155%30%21%
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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Northampton County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Northampton County, VA include Broadwater Academy and Montessori Children's House Of Franktown.
How many private schools are located in Northampton County?
4 private schools are located in Northampton County.
What percentage of students in Northampton County go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Northampton County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Northampton County?
75% of private schools in Northampton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private schools in Northampton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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