Best Staunton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 871 students in Staunton, VA (there are 16 public schools, serving 4,532 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Staunton, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

The private schools in Staunton, VA include Anna's House, Grace Christian School, and C.f. Richards Christian School.

The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.

75% of private schools in Staunton, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Anna's House Photo - Anna's House is safely nestled on the campus of VSDB

Grace Christian School Photo - Grace Christian School has worked diligently over the years to refine our emphasis on Christian worldview integration in all aspects of our educational program. Our desire is to teach our students to live their lives "coram Deo"; in the presence of God, under the authority of God, and to the glory of God.

Top-Ranked Staunton Private Schools (2026)

School

Location

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Anna's House

(Christian)

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101 VSDB Drive
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 906-2662

Gr: NS-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

C.f. Richards Christian School

(Seventh Day Adventist)

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(3)

414 Sterling St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-4984

Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Grace Christian School

(Christian)

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(2)

19 S Market Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-0937

Gr: NS-12 | 328 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed

Grace Christian School - Continuation Middle

(Christian)

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511 Thornrose Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-0937

Gr: PK-8 | 241 students

Stuart Hall School

(Episcopal)

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(2)

235 W Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356

Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Elk Hill Staunton School

Special Education School

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Po Box 929
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 569-2058

Gr: 1-12 | 30 students

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare

All-boys | Alternative School

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1110 Montgomery Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-0450

Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Tuition listed

Victory Baptist Academy

(Baptist)

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1176 Lee Jackson Hwy
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-2042

Gr: PK-12 | 15 students

Overview

This Town (Staunton)

This State (VA)

# Schools

8 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Private Schools
Year	Staunton, VA Total Schools
2025	8
2024	8
2023	6
2022	6
2021	6
2020	6
2019	5
2018	5
2017	6
2016	6
2015	6

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Student Body:

# Students

871 Students

153,817 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	109	169	179
2024	109	163	172
2023	103	167	174
2022	108	171	185
2021	105	165	180
2020	130	158	171
2019	151	161	175
2018	144	158	172
2017	123	166	180
2016	120	163	178
2015	120	149	167

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% Average Students of Color

10%

31%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	10%	31%	34%
2024	10%	31%	34%
2023	11%	31%	33%
2022	15%	30%	33%
2021	12%	29%	32%
2020	14%	29%	32%
2019	14%	28%	31%
2018	14%	28%	31%
2017	15%	31%	32%
2016	13%	31%	32%
2015	13%	32%	32%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

152 Teachers

14,617 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

10:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	6:1	10:1	11:1
2024	6:1	11:1	11:1
2023	7:1	11:1	11:1
2022	8:1	11:1	11:1
2021	6:1	11:1	11:1
2020	8:1	11:1	12:1
2019	8:1	10:1	12:1
2018	7:1	10:1	12:1
2017	8:1	10:1	12:1
2016	7:1	10:1	12:1
2015	7:1	11:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

73%

54%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	73%	54%	55%
2024	73%	53%	54%
2023	63%	54%	54%
2022	63%	54%	54%
2021	71%	54%	54%
2020	71%	52%	54%
2019	71%	53%	53%
2018	71%	53%	53%
2017	71%	53%	53%
2016	71%	53%	52%
2015	75%	51%	52%

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Average Class Size

11 students

14 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	11	14	15
2024	11	14	15
2023	11	14	15
2022	11	14	15
2021	11	14	15
2020	12	14	15
2019	12	14	15
2018	12	14	15
2017	12	14	15
2016	12	14	15
2015	12	13	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

10 courses

12 courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	10	12	13
2024	10	11	12
2023	7	11	11
2022	7	11	11
2021	7	11	11
2020	8	11	11
2019	8	11	11
2018	8	11	11
2017	8	11	10
2016	8	10	10
2015	7	10	10

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Average SAT score

1235

(Out of 1600)

1227

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SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	1,235	1,225	1,233
2024	1,255	1,234	1,230
2023	1,255	1,227	1,228
2022	1,255	1,226	1,229
2021	1,255	1,220	1,229
2020	1,255	1,216	1,226
2019	1,255	1,216	1,226
2018	1,255	1,222	1,226
2017	1,255	1,226	1,233

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Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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ACT Score Trends (2021-2025)
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	23	27	26
2024	23	27	26
2023	23	27	26
2022	23	27	26
2021	23	26	26

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,919

$17,376

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	$10,919	$17,414	$15,012
2024	$10,700	$15,256	$13,254
2023	$10,219	$15,221	$12,626
2022	$9,838	$14,456	$12,187
2021	$9,550	$14,203	$11,800
2020	$8,713	$14,291	$11,512
2019	$9,117	$14,111	$11,293
2018	$8,618	$13,894	$11,017
2017	$8,619	$13,323	$10,708
2016	$8,233	$12,876	$10,356
2015	$9,950	$12,863	$9,939

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Average % on Financial Aid

48%

30%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	48%	30%	34%
2024	48%	30%	34%
2023	48%	29%	34%
2022	48%	29%	33%
2021	47%	29%	33%
2020	47%	27%	32%
2019	47%	27%	31%
2018	33%	26%	30%
2017	33%	25%	30%
2016	20%	25%	29%
2015	20%	24%	28%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,485

$8,819

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Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	$7,485	$8,819	$7,073
2024	$4,162	$8,571	$6,930
2023	$4,162	$8,585	$6,469
2022	$4,162	$8,791	$6,289
2021	$3,400	$8,283	$6,055
2020	$3,400	$7,664	$5,921
2019	$3,400	$6,891	$5,795
2018	$5,800	$6,928	$5,456
2017	$5,800	$6,662	$5,319
2016	$5,800	$6,697	$5,105
2015	$5,800	$6,226	$5,030

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Average Acceptance Rate

69%

79%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	69%	78%	81%
2024	70%	83%	85%
2023	80%	84%	85%
2022	80%	83%	85%
2021	80%	84%	85%
2020	80%	84%	85%
2019	80%	85%	85%
2018	80%	84%	85%
2017	80%	85%	85%
2016	80%	84%	85%

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Average Endowment Size

$5 million

$46.06 million

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Endowment Trends (2021-2025)
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	$5 M	$46 M	$60 M
2022	$5 M	$55 M	$76 M
2021	$5 M	$52 M	$71 M

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.26

0.65

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	0.26	0.65	0.65
2024	0.26	0.65	0.65
2023	0.23	0.65	0.65
2022	0.25	0.64	0.64
2021	0.25	0.64	0.64
2020	0.47	0.64	0.64
2019	0.47	0.62	0.63
2018	0.47	0.62	0.63
2017	0.49	0.61	0.61
2016	0.49	0.60	0.61
2015	0.49	0.62	0.61

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# American Indian Students

3 Students

492 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

25 Students

8,945 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	3%	7%	5%
2024	3%	7%	5%
2023	4%	7%	5%
2022	3%	5%	4%
2021	3%	6%	4%
2020	2%	5%	4%
2019	2%	5%	4%
2018	3%	5%	4%
2017	3%	4%	4%
2016	3%	5%	4%
2015	3%	5%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

14 Students

6,676 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	2%	4%	9%
2024	2%	4%	9%
2023	2%	4%	9%
2022	1%	4%	8%
2021	1%	4%	9%
2020	1%	4%	9%
2019	1%	3%	8%
2018	1%	4%	8%
2017	1%	3%	8%
2016	1%	3%	8%
2015	1%	3%	8%

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# Black Students

40 Students

11,982 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	5%	8%	7%
2024	5%	8%	7%
2023	5%	8%	8%
2022	7%	8%	7%
2021	7%	8%	7%
2020	6%	9%	8%
2019	6%	8%	7%
2018	6%	8%	7%
2017	7%	8%	7%
2016	7%	8%	7%
2015	7%	9%	8%

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# White Students

752 Students

73,428 Students

% White Students

86%

49%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	86%	49%	52%
2024	86%	49%	52%
2023	88%	48%	52%
2022	87%	51%	54%
2021	87%	51%	54%
2020	70%	52%	54%
2019	70%	53%	56%
2018	69%	53%	56%
2017	68%	56%	58%
2016	68%	56%	58%
2015	68%	53%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

n/a

370 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

40 Students

48,106 Students

% of Others Students

32%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Staunton, VA Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	4%	32%	26%
2024	4%	32%	26%
2023	1%	33%	25%
2022	2%	32%	25%
2021	2%	31%	25%
2020	21%	30%	24%
2019	21%	31%	24%
2018	21%	30%	23%
2017	21%	29%	22%
2016	21%	28%	22%
2015	21%	30%	21%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

5 extracurriculars

10 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Staunton, VA?

The private schools in Staunton, VA include Anna's House, Grace Christian School, and C.f. Richards Christian School.

How many private schools are located in Staunton?

8 private schools are located in Staunton.

How diverse are private schools in Staunton?

Staunton private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.

What percentage of students in Staunton go to private school?

16% of all K-12 students in Staunton are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Staunton?

75% of private schools in Staunton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Which private schools in Staunton are often viewed compared to one another?

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