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Waynesboro Private High Schools (2026-27)

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 81%.
67% of private high schools in Waynesboro, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
402
Students
+64.8% (+158 students) 10-yr
$22,697
Avg. Tuition
-14.0% (-$3,703) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+20.0% (+2 students) 10-yr
33%
Students of Color
+6.5% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-9.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waynesboro)
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
361 Schools
# Students
402 Students
82,337 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025134238253
2024134229245
2023134243247
2022123252257
2021123241249
2020123229235
2019126235242
2018126235238
2017122241246
2016122238241
2015122215220
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% Students of Color
33%
29%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202533%28%32%
202433%28%31%
202333%28%31%
202233%27%30%
202133%27%30%
202033%25%29%
201915%25%29%
201815%25%28%
201731%28%30%
201631%28%30%
201531%28%30%
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0.64
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.640.610.61
20240.640.620.60
20230.640.610.60
20220.550.580.58
20210.550.580.57
20200.550.570.57
20190.670.550.56
20180.670.550.55
20170.550.540.54
20160.550.530.54
20150.550.540.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
5,822 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20253%8%5%
20243%8%6%
20233%8%6%
20226%5%5%
20216%6%5%
20206%6%5%
20194%4%5%
20184%5%5%
20176%4%4%
20166%4%4%
20156%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
15 Students
3,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20254%4%9%
20244%4%9%
20234%4%8%
20229%4%8%
20219%4%8%
20209%4%8%
20195%3%8%
20185%3%8%
20179%3%7%
20169%3%8%
20159%3%8%
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# Black Students
28 Students
7,715 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20258%9%8%
20248%10%8%
20238%10%8%
202216%10%8%
202116%10%8%
202016%10%8%
201910%10%8%
201810%10%8%
201715%10%8%
201615%10%8%
201515%10%9%
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# White Students
134 Students
47,069 Students
% White Students
39%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202539%58%59%
202439%57%60%
202339%58%60%
202265%60%62%
202165%61%63%
202065%62%64%
201944%64%64%
201844%64%65%
201765%65%66%
201665%66%66%
201565%64%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
233 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
153 Students
17,192 Students
% of Others Students
45%
21%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202545%21%17%
202445%21%15%
202345%20%16%
20223%21%16%
20213%19%15%
20203%18%14%
201936%19%14%
201836%18%13%
20175%18%14%
20165%17%13%
20155%18%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
8,694 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202510:19:110:1
202410:110:110:1
202310:110:110:1
202212:19:110:1
202112:19:110:1
202012:19:110:1
201915:19:110:1
201815:19:110:1
201711:19:110:1
201611:19:110:1
201511:110:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202552%55%57%
202452%54%57%
202352%56%57%
202252%55%56%
202152%56%56%
202052%55%56%
201952%56%55%
201852%55%55%
201760%55%55%
201660%55%54%
201560%52%54%
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Average Class Size
12 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025121314
2024121314
2023121314
2022101314
2021101214
2020101214
2019101214
2018101214
2017101214
2016101214
2015101214
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202521213
202421112
202321112
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,697
$18,825

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$22,697$18,724$17,997
2024$38,400$18,168$17,011
2023$38,400$17,624$16,191
2017$29,200$15,457$14,161
2016$29,200$15,390$13,713
2015$26,400$14,655$13,065
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Average Summer Program Cost
$2,323
$1,674

Summer Program Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$2,323$1,661$1,513
2024$2,323$1,756$1,498
2023$2,073$2,432$1,623
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202590%80%79%
202490%82%81%
202390%82%81%
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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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