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Salem Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 128 students in Salem, VA, 2% of all K-12 students in Salem, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
25% of private schools in Salem, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Salem, VA (2026-27)

Map of Hopetree Academy
Hopetree Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
862 Mt. Vernon Lane
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-4941
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Noah-Christian Academy Photo
Noah-Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 21 students
Christian
402 S. Colorado Street
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 375-4520
(3)
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Map of Roanoke Valley Montessori School
Roanoke Valley Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 64 students
Montessori School
2040 Apperson Drive
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 989-3096
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Map of Salem Montessori School
Salem Montessori School
Gr: K | 15 students
Montessori School
101 Corporate Blvd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-1523
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Salem, VA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
128
Students
-35.0% (-69 students) 10-yr
$5,500
Avg. Tuition
6
Avg. Class Size
43%
Students of Color
+43.3% (+13.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Salem)
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
128 Students
152,743 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202532169179
202432163172
202383167174
202279171185
202179165180
202079158171
201976161175
201894158172
201767166180
201667163178
201566149167
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% Students of Color
43%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202543%31%34%
202443%31%34%
202336%31%33%
202225%30%33%
202125%29%32%
202025%29%32%
201919%28%31%
201815%28%31%
201746%31%32%
201646%31%32%
201530%32%32%
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0.49
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.490.650.65
20240.490.650.65
20230.430.650.65
20220.490.640.64
20210.490.640.64
20200.490.640.64
20190.450.620.63
20180.440.620.63
20170.580.610.61
20160.580.600.61
20150.580.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20252%7%5%
20242%7%5%
20232%7%5%
20221%5%4%
20211%6%4%
20201%5%4%
20191%5%4%
20181%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%5%4%
20152%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
8%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20258%8%7%
20248%8%7%
20236%8%8%
20228%8%7%
20218%8%7%
20208%9%8%
20192%8%7%
20181%8%7%
20176%8%7%
20166%8%7%
20156%9%8%
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# White Students
28 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
22%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202522%49%52%
202422%49%52%
202318%48%52%
202223%51%54%
202123%51%54%
202023%52%54%
201927%53%56%
201828%53%56%
201741%56%58%
201641%56%58%
201542%53%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
87 Students
47,812 Students
% of Others Students
68%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202567%32%26%
202467%32%26%
202373%33%25%
202267%32%25%
202167%31%25%
202067%30%24%
201969%31%24%
201869%30%23%
201750%29%22%
201650%28%22%
201549%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20256:110:111:1
20246:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201910:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20168:110:112:1
20159:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
6 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202561415
202461415
202361415
202261415
202161415
202061415
201961415
201861415
201761415
201661415
201561315
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$17,359

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$5,500$17,414$15,012
2024$5,500$15,256$13,254
2023$5,500$15,221$12,626
2022$5,500$14,456$12,187
2021$5,500$14,203$11,800
2020$5,500$14,291$11,512
2019$5,500$14,111$11,293
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$8,809

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$2,000$8,819$7,073
2024$2,000$8,571$6,930
2023$2,000$8,585$6,469
2022$2,000$8,791$6,289
2021$2,000$8,283$6,055
2020$2,000$7,664$5,921
2019$2,000$6,891$5,795
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Salem, VA?
4 private schools are located in Salem, VA.
What percentage of students in Salem go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Salem are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Salem?
25% of private schools in Salem are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Salem are often viewed compared to one another?

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