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Best Rockbridge County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 175 students in Rockbridge County, VA (there are 2 public schools, serving 471 public students). 27% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
67% of private schools in Rockbridge County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Rockbridge County (2026)

Map of Buffalo Creek Boys School
Buffalo Creek Boys School
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students
All-boys (Christian)
283 Mateer Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-7785
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Map of Rivermont School - Rockbridge
Rivermont School - Rockbridge
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Special Education School
1200 Sterrett Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 463-6312
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Map of Rockbridge Christian Academy
Rockbridge Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Christian
21 Snowy Egret Lane
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5456
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRockbridge County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20162
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# Students
175 Students
152,743 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRockbridge County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202558169179
202458163172
202344167174
202248171185
202148165180
202048158171
201946161175
201846158172
201665163178
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% Average Students of Color
3%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2016-2025)

YearRockbridge County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20253%31%34%
20243%31%34%
20232%31%33%
202216%30%33%
202116%29%32%
202016%29%32%
20196%28%31%
20186%28%31%
20166%31%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2016-2025)

YearRockbridge County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20258:110:111:1
20248:111:111:1
20237:111:111:1
20227:111:111:1
20217:111:111:1
20207:111:112:1
20195:110:112:1
20185:110:112:1
201612:110:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$17,359

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearRockbridge County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.160.650.65
20240.160.650.65
20230.130.650.65
20220.500.640.64
20210.500.640.64
20200.500.640.64
20190.500.620.63
20180.500.620.63
20160.530.600.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRockbridge County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
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# Black Students
4 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRockbridge County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20232%8%8%
202213%8%7%
202113%8%7%
202013%9%8%
20194%8%7%
20184%8%7%
20163%8%7%
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# White Students
160 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
91%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRockbridge County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202591%49%52%
202491%49%52%
202393%48%52%
202267%51%54%
202167%51%54%
202067%52%54%
201963%53%56%
201863%53%56%
201651%56%58%
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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
10 Students
47,812 Students
% of Others Students
6%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRockbridge County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20256%32%26%
20246%32%26%
20235%33%25%
202220%32%25%
202120%31%25%
202020%30%24%
201933%31%24%
201833%30%23%
201646%28%22%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Rockbridge County, VA?
3 private schools are located in Rockbridge County, VA.
What percentage of students in Rockbridge County go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Rockbridge County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rockbridge County?
67% of private schools in Rockbridge County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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