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Northampton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Northampton County Private Schools (2026-27)

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
# Students
532 Students
152,623 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,250
$15,965
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$9,451

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
11 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
339 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
64%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
152 Students
47,699 Students
% of Others Students
28%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Northampton County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Northampton County, VA include Montessori Children's House Of Franktown and Broadwater Academy.
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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