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 in Rockbridge County, VA 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).
Private Schools in Rockbridge County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buffalo Creek Boys School
All-boys (Christian)
283 Mateer Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-7785
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-7785
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students
Rivermont School - Rockbridge
Special Education School
1200 Sterrett Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 463-6312
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 463-6312
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Rockbridge Christian Academy
(Christian)
21 Snowy Egret Lane
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5456
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5456
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Rockbridge County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
175 Students
153,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
22 Teachers
14,674 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$17,336
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
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
1 Student
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
160 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
91%
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
10 Students
48,242 Students
% of Others Students
6%
32%
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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