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Best Richmond County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 273 students in Richmond County, VA (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,374 public students). 17% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private schools in Richmond County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Richmond County Private Schools (2026-27)

Lynnhaven School Photo
Lynnhaven School
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
8151 Warriner Rd
Richmond, VA 23231
(804) 750-2300
(2)
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Map of Community Christian Academy
Community Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
7521 Comanche Dr
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 233-3113
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRichmond County Total Schools
20252
20242
20231
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# Students
273 Students
152,652 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRichmond County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025112169179
2024112163172
202321167174
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% Average Students of Color
88%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2023-2025)

YearRichmond County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202599%31%34%
202499%31%34%
202389%31%33%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
14,560 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2023-2025)

YearRichmond County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202511:110:111:1
202411:111:111:1
20237:111:111:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
54%
Average Class Size
8 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,500
$17,257
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
$8,809
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearRichmond County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.590.650.65
20240.590.650.65
20230.400.650.65
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202536%4%9%
202436%4%9%
20235%4%9%
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# Black Students
119 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
53%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202553%8%7%
202453%8%7%
202376%8%8%
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# White Students
3 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
1%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20251%49%52%
20241%49%52%
202310%48%52%
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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
22 Students
47,734 Students
% of Others Students
10%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202510%32%26%
202410%32%26%
20239%33%25%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Richmond County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Richmond County, VA is Lynnhaven School.
How many private schools are located in Richmond County?
2 private schools are located in Richmond County.
What percentage of students in Richmond County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Richmond County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Richmond County?
67% of private schools in Richmond County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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