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Staunton Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 871 students in Staunton, VA.
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private elementary schools in Staunton, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 871
  • Average Tuition: $10,919
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Staunton, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 871
  • Average Tuition: $10,919
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Staunton, VA School Trends

Top Ranked Staunton Private Elementary 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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Elk Hill Staunton School
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Special Education School
Po Box 929
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 569-2058
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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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Staunton, VA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
871
Students
$10,919
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Staunton)
This State (VA)
# Schools
8 Schools
657 Schools
# Students
871 Students
124,185 Students
% Students of Color
10%
30%
0.26
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
458 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
8,069 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,632 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
40 Students
10,610 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
752 Students
66,539 Students
% White Students
86%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
315 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
40 Students
31,066 Students
% of Others Students
4%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
152 Teachers
12,235 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1235
(Out of 1600)
1227
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,919
$14,814
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,485
$7,368
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$16.43 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
69%
82%
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 elementary schools in Staunton, VA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Staunton, VA include C.f. Richards Christian School, Grace Christian School - Continuation Middle, and Stuart Hall School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Staunton?
8 private elementary schools are located in Staunton.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Staunton?
Staunton private elementary schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Staunton?
75% of private elementary schools in Staunton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Staunton are often viewed compared to one another?

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