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Best Warrenton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,594 students in Warrenton, VA (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,172 public students). 28% of all K-12 students in Warrenton, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Warrenton, VA include Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia, Providence Christian Academy, and Highland School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
83% of private schools in Warrenton, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Warrenton Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Providence Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(3)
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Highland School
(1)
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James' Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
73 Culpeper St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-3855
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. John Evangelist Elementary School
St. John Evangelist Elementary School Photo - Students visit Church on a weekly basis.
(Catholic)
271 Winchester St.
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-2458
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
St. Anne's Academy For Girls
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6530 Commerce Ct
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 428-3500
Gr: PK-1 | 16 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Warrenton, Virginia

Warrenton, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
507 Winchester St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-1679
Gr: PK-1 | 22 students

Overview

This Town (Warrenton)
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,594 Students
153,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
196 Teachers
14,674 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1275
(Out of 1600)
1228

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$17,336
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,800
$8,804
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
38 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
1,008 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
63%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
454 Students
48,242 Students
% of Others Students
29%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Warrenton, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Warrenton, VA include Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia, Providence Christian Academy, and Highland School.
How many private schools are located in Warrenton?
6 private schools are located in Warrenton.
How diverse are private schools in Warrenton?
Warrenton private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Warrenton go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Warrenton are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Warrenton?
83% of private schools in Warrenton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Warrenton are often viewed compared to one another?

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