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Best Washington County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 485 students in Washington County, VA (there are 18 public schools, serving 6,705 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Washington County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private school in Washington County, VA is Sullins Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 14%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
75% of private schools in Washington County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sullins Academy
Sullins Academy Photo
22218 Sullins Academy Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-4101
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
16210 Elementary Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 623-7164
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Tuition listed
Victory Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
11123 Island Rd
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-3008
Gr: PK-K | 53 students

Overview

This County (Washington County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
485 Students
152,625 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
14,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
55%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,050
$17,364
Average Acceptance Rate
14%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
359 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
74%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
106 Students
47,694 Students
% of Others Students
22%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Washington County, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Washington County, VA is Sullins Academy.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
3 private schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
75% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Washington County include: Cornerstone Christian Academy vs. Sullins Academy

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