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Dominion Ridge Academy Top 6 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (VA)
Chelsea Academy Top 8 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (VA)

Warren County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 669 students in Warren County, VA (there are 9 public schools, serving 5,129 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private schools in Warren County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Warren County Private Schools (2026-27)

Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
Randolph-Macon Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Methodist
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(1)
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Chelsea Academy Photo
Chelsea Academy
Gr: K-12 | 225 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1190 Progress Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 635-0622
(5)
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Dominion Ridge Academy Photo
Dominion Ridge Academy
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
55 E. Strasburg Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 635-6799
(3)
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Mountain Laurel Montessori School Photo
Mountain Laurel Montessori School
Gr: K-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
155 Biggs Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5247
(1)
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Map of Virginia International Academy
Virginia International Academy
Gr: 8 | 16 students
Specialized Curriculum
1190 Progress Dr
Front Royal, VA 22630
(703) 818-9178
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
669 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1228

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,280
$15,964
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.65
# American Indian Students
8 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
110 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
15%
6%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
71 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
10%
8%
# White Students
390 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
52%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
154 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
20%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Warren County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Warren County, VA include Chelsea Academy, Dominion Ridge Academy, and Mountain Laurel Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Warren County?
5 private schools are located in Warren County.
How diverse are private schools in Warren County?
Warren County private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Warren County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Warren County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Warren County?
60% of private schools in Warren County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Other).
Which private schools in Warren County are often viewed compared to one another?

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