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Powhatan County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 516 students in Powhatan County, VA (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,218 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Powhatan County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Powhatan County Private Schools (2026-27)

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School Photo
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School
Gr: NS-12 | 516 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2501 Academy Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
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Powhatan County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Ephaugh Academy
Ephaugh Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1072 Timber Trace Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 233-4582
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
516 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1228

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,650
$15,964
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
170 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
33%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
299 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
58%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Powhatan County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Powhatan County, VA is Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Powhatan County?
1 private schools are located in Powhatan County.
What percentage of students in Powhatan County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Powhatan County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Powhatan County?
100% of private schools in Powhatan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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