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Waynesboro City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 402 students in Waynesboro City, VA (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,699 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private schools in Waynesboro City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Waynesboro City Private Schools (2026-27)

Fishburne Military School Photo
Fishburne Military School
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys
255 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
(2)
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Map of Appalachian Christian School
Appalachian Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
300 Maple Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 456-6853
(1)
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Map of Good Shepherd School
Good Shepherd School
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Christian
109 Community Drive
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 564-1838
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
402 Students
152,567 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,697
$15,964
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,323
$1,108
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
28 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
8%
8%
# White Students
134 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
39%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
153 Students
47,699 Students
% of Others Students
45%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waynesboro City, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Waynesboro City, VA is Fishburne Military School.
How many private schools are located in Waynesboro City?
3 private schools are located in Waynesboro City.
What percentage of students in Waynesboro City go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waynesboro City?
67% of private schools in Waynesboro City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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