Best Richmond County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 223 students in Richmond County, VA (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,374 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Richmond County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Richmond County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Private Schools in Richmond County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
7521 Comanche Dr
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 233-3113
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students

Overview

This County (Richmond County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
223 Students
153,797 Students
% Average Students of Color
99%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
14,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
5%
# Black Students
119 Students
11,982 Students
% Black Students
53%
8%
# White Students
3 Students
73,428 Students
% White Students
1%
49%
# 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
48,085 Students
% of Others Students
10%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Richmond County, VA?
1 private schools are located in Richmond County, VA.
What percentage of students in Richmond County go to private school?
14% 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?
100% of private schools in Richmond County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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