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Waynesboro Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 402 students in Waynesboro, VA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private high schools in Waynesboro, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Waynesboro Private High 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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Waynesboro, VA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
402
Students
$22,697
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
33%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waynesboro)
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
360 Schools
# Students
402 Students
82,209 Students
% Students of Color
33%
29%
0.64
0.61
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
5,822 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
3,439 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
28 Students
7,715 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
134 Students
47,049 Students
% White Students
39%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
233 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
153 Students
17,072 Students
% of Others Students
45%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
8,407 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
57%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,697
$18,599
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,323
$1,674
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Waynesboro, VA?
The top ranked private high schools in Waynesboro, VA is Fishburne Military School.
How many private high schools are located in Waynesboro?
3 private high schools are located in Waynesboro.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Waynesboro?
67% of private high schools in Waynesboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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