For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 24 students in Tappahannock, VA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,163 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Tappahannock, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private school in Tappahannock, VA is St. Margaret's School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Tappahannock, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Tappahannock Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Margaret's School![St. Margaret's School Photo - Crew Team Morning Practice with a Beautiful Sunrise on the Rappahannock River St. Margaret's School Photo - Crew Team Morning Practice with a Beautiful Sunrise on the Rappahannock River]()

All-girls (Episcopal)
444 S Water Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tappahannock Junior Academy![Tappahannock Junior Academy Photo - Tappahannock Junior Academy has a great Choir and Bells program that performs once a month through the school year. We also have a 'Learn to Ski/Snowboard' program that runs one day a week for six weeks. The teachers enjoy challenging their students academically and helping them to make lasting friendships. Our Mission Statement: To create a climate that will exemplify and encourage a Christ-like character and lead your child/student to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Please call the school at 804-443-5076 for more information. Tappahannock Junior Academy Photo - Tappahannock Junior Academy has a great Choir and Bells program that performs once a month through the school year. We also have a 'Learn to Ski/Snowboard' program that runs one day a week for six weeks. The teachers enjoy challenging their students academically and helping them to make lasting friendships. Our Mission Statement: To create a climate that will exemplify and encourage a Christ-like character and lead your child/student to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Please call the school at 804-443-5076 for more information.]()

(Seventh Day Adventist)
170 Melody Ct
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5076
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5076
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Tappahannock, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Tappahannock, VA is St. Margaret's School.
How many private schools are located in Tappahannock?
2 private schools are located in Tappahannock.
What percentage of students in Tappahannock go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Tappahannock are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tappahannock?
100% of private schools in Tappahannock are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Seventh Day Adventist).
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