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Independent School of Winchester
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Winchester Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 853 students in Winchester, VA, 6% of all K-12 students in Winchester, VA are educated in private schools versus public 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%.
38% of private schools in Winchester, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Winchester Private Schools (2026-27)

Independent School of Winchester Photo
Independent School of Winchester
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
769 Round Hill Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 773-3814
(5)
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Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: K-8 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
110 Keating Dr
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7177
(1)
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Grafton Integrated Health Network - Winchester
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students
Special Education School
407 Elm St
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 542-0200
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Grafton-ruth Birch Campus
Gr: 2-12 | 83 students
Special Education School
Po Box 2500
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 542-0200
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Map of Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
2581 Northwestern Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-5590
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Mountain View Christian Academy Photo
Mountain View Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of Christ
153 Narrow Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 868-1231
(4)
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The School At Sharon's
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
1855 Senseny Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-6200
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Winchester Montessori School
Gr: K-5 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
1090 W Parkins Mill Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-1184
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Winchester, VA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
853
Students
$9,824
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Winchester)
This State (VA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,034 Schools
# Students
853 Students
151,236 Students
% Students of Color
21%
31%
0.50
0.65
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
73 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
9%
8%
# White Students
591 Students
72,309 Students
% White Students
69%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
115 Students
47,639 Students
% of Others Students
13%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
92 Teachers
14,306 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
55%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1275
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,824
$16,079
Average Summer Program Cost
$240
$1,192
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,125
$9,293
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Winchester, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Winchester, VA is Sacred Heart Academy.
How many private schools are located in Winchester?
8 private schools are located in Winchester.
How diverse are private schools in Winchester?
Winchester private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Winchester go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Winchester are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winchester?
38% of private schools in Winchester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Winchester are often viewed compared to one another?

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