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Salem City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 128 students in Salem City, VA (there are 15 public schools, serving 6,196 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
25% of private schools in Salem City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Salem City (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
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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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
128 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Average Class Size
6 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$15,964
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$8,965

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
10 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
8%
8%
# White Students
28 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
22%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
87 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
68%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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