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Shenandoah County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 744 students in Shenandoah County, VA (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,689 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private schools in Shenandoah County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Shenandoah County Private Schools (2026-27)

Massanutten Military Academy Photo
Massanutten Military Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
(1)
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Map of Shenandoah Valley Academy
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students
Seventh Day Adventist
234 W Lee Hwy
New Market, VA 22844
(540) 740-3161
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Map of Shenandoah Valley Adventist Continuation School
Shenandoah Valley Adventist Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
115 Bindery Road
New Market, VA 22844
(540) 740-8237
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Map of Valley Baptist Christian School
Valley Baptist Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 225 students
Baptist
408 Stoney Creek Rd
Edinburg, VA 22824
(540) 984-3675
(2)
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Map of Charterhouse School - Edinburg
Charterhouse School - Edinburg
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
508 Piccadilly St
Edinburg, VA 22824
(804) 254-9662
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Map of The Growing Tree
The Growing Tree
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students
Christian
Po Box 735
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-3436
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
744 Students
152,607 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
14,411 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
55%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,500
$15,972
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,500
$1,108
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
5%
# Black Students
46 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
343 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
55%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
120 Students
47,683 Students
% of Others Students
19%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shenandoah County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Shenandoah County, VA include Massanutten Military Academy, Shenandoah Valley Academy, and Shenandoah Valley Adventist Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in Shenandoah County?
6 private schools are located in Shenandoah County.
How diverse are private schools in Shenandoah County?
Shenandoah County private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Shenandoah County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Shenandoah County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shenandoah County?
67% of private schools in Shenandoah County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
Which private schools in Shenandoah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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