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Best Virginia Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 479 religiously affiliated private schools serving 91,326 students in Virginia (46% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $13,197, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,359.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (33% of schools), Baptist (18% of schools) and Catholic (18% of schools).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 479
  • # Students Served: 91,326

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 479
  • # Students Served: 91,326

Top Ranked Virginia Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Assembly of God
7
601
46%
Baptist
87
12,058
34%
Brethren
2
47
13%
Catholic
86
28,385
29%
Christian
158
30,167
28%
Church of Christ
2
226
10%
Church of God
3
178
65%
Church of the Nazarene
1
152
16%
Episcopal
31
8,476
22%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
3
525
33%
Friends
3
241
19%
Islamic
7
750
76%
Jewish
9
380
20%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9
1,176
32%
Mennonite
10
1,443
5%
Methodist
11
1,509
36%
Other
15
2,473
33%
Pentecostal
10
564
68%
Presbyterian
6
809
24%
Seventh Day Adventist
18
990
60%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2
176
43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Virginia?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Virginia include Anna's House, Fork Union Military Academy, and Fairfax Christian School.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Virginia?
479 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Virginia.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $13,197, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,359.

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