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Washington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 14%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private schools in Washington County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
485 Students
152,567 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
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
$15,964
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,560
$9,282
Average Acceptance Rate
14%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
359 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
74%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
106 Students
47,699 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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