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Staunton City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 841 students in Staunton City, VA (there are 16 public schools, serving 4,532 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
86% of private schools in Staunton City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 841
  • Average Tuition: $10,919
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Staunton City, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 841
  • Average Tuition: $10,919
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Staunton City, VA School Trends

Top Ranked Staunton City Private Schools (2026-27)

Anna's House Photo
Anna's House
Gr: NS-5 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
101 VSDB Drive
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 906-2662
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C.f. Richards Christian School Photo
C.f. Richards Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
414 Sterling St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-4984
(3)
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Grace Christian School Photo
Grace Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 328 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
19 S Market Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-0937
(2)
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Map of Grace Christian School - Continuation Middle
Grace Christian School - Continuation Middle
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Christian
511 Thornrose Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-0937
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Stuart Hall School Photo
Stuart Hall School
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
235 W Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
(2)
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Map of Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
All-boys | Alternative School
1110 Montgomery Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-0450
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Map of Victory Baptist Academy
Victory Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students
Baptist
1176 Lee Jackson Hwy
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 337-2042
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
841 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
143 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1235
(Out of 1600)
1228
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,919
$15,964
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,485
$8,965
Average Acceptance Rate
69%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$43.14 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
37 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
727 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
86%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
40 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
5%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Staunton City, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Staunton City, VA include C.f. Richards Christian School, Anna's House, and Grace Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Staunton City?
7 private schools are located in Staunton City.
How diverse are private schools in Staunton City?
Staunton City private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Staunton City go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Staunton City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Staunton City?
86% of private schools in Staunton City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Staunton City are often viewed compared to one another?

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