Top 5 Best Richmond Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 private high schools serving 4,453 students in Richmond, VA.
The best top ranked private high schools in Richmond, VA include Buford Road Christian Academy, St. Catherines School and Banner Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private high schools in Richmond, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Richmond Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Buford Road Christian Academy
Buford Road Christian Academy Photo - Pat The Patriot joins our cheer squad at our season opening games.
(Baptist)
(4)
819 Buford Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 922-3646
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Banner Christian School
Banner Christian School Photo - Spirit Week gives our students a chance to show their school spirit and pride.
(Christian)
(1)
1501 S. Providence Rd
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 276-5200
Grades: K-12
| 238 students
The New Community School
The New Community School Photo - Massey Hall at The New Community School
Special Education School
(1)
4211 Hermitage Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-2494
Grades: 5-12
| 229 students
St. Catherines School
St. Catherines School Photo - While St. Catherine's believes single sex education is the ideal learning environment, we also know that men and women will live and work together for the rest of their lives. The school works closely with St. Christopher's to provide a Coordinate Program in the Upper School.
All-girls (Episcopal)
(3)
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Grades: PK-12
| 824 students
St. Christopher's School
All-boys (Episcopal)
(6)
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Grades: PK-12
| 985 students
Trinity Episcopal School
Trinity Episcopal School Photo - Trinity Episcopal School Campus
(Episcopal)
(2)
3850 Pittaway Dr
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-5864
Grades: 8-12
| 512 students
Veritas School
(Christian)
(7)
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Grades: PK-12
| 616 students
Benjamin & Lillian Rochkind Yeshiva Of Virginia
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
6801 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-7610
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Brook Road Academy
Alternative School
8000 Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 533-3354
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
Cardinal Newman Academy
(Catholic)
8706 Quaker Ln
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 447-0161
Grades: 9-11
| 10 students
Charterhouse School
Charterhouse School Photo
Special Education School
3900 W Broad St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 239-1080
Grades: 1-12
| 71 students
Community Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7521 Comanche Dr
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 233-3113
Grades: 1-12
| 21 students
Dominion Academy
Special Education School
(1)
5601 Chamberlayne Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-9012
Grades: 1-12
| 58 students
The Faison School
Special Education School
(1)
1701 Byrd Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 612-1947
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
Geara Group/educational Developmental Center
Special Education School
3001 Fifth Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2600
Grades: 1-12
| 38 students
Landmark Christian School
(Baptist)
4000 Creighton Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 644-5550
Grades: PK-12
| 130 students
Metropolitan Day School
Alternative School
2824 North Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 321-2595
Grades: 4-12
| 20 students
Nubian Village Academy
Nubian Village Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 26321
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
Grades: K-12
| 165 students
Precious Blessing Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
4823 Bryce Ln
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 232-7180
Grades: NS-12
| 125 students
Shaarei Torah Of Richmond
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
6300 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-8672
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 Bainbridge St
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 612-9146
Grades: NS-12
| 18 students
6255 Old Warwick Road
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 276-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 308 students
2600 East Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 648-3621
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Richmond, VA?
The top ranked private high schools in Richmond, VA include Buford Road Christian Academy, St. Catherines School and Banner Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Richmond, VA?
20 private high schools are located in Richmond, VA.
How diverse are private high schools in Richmond, VA?
Richmond, VA private high schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Richmond, VA?
60% of private high schools in Richmond, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

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