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Shenandoah County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 522 students in Shenandoah County, VA.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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 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
5 Schools
# Students
522 Students
124,148 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
12,239 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
54%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,000
$14,805
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,500
$1,155
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
458 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
8,069 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
5,632 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
23 Students
10,610 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
281 Students
66,539 Students
% White Students
69%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
315 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
60 Students
31,085 Students
% of Others Students
15%
25%
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 elementary schools in Shenandoah County, VA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Shenandoah County, VA include Valley Baptist Christian School, Massanutten Military Academy, and Shenandoah Valley Adventist Continuation School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Shenandoah County?
5 private elementary schools are located in Shenandoah County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Shenandoah County?
Shenandoah County private elementary schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Shenandoah County?
60% of private elementary schools in Shenandoah County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Shenandoah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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