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Best Winchester City Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 341 students in Winchester City, VA (there are 8 public schools, serving 5,070 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
50% of private schools in Winchester City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Winchester City Private Schools (2026-27)

Sacred Heart Academy Photo
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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Map of Grafton Integrated Health Network - Winchester
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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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWinchester City Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20173
20152
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# Students
341 Students
152,652 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025171169179
2024171163172
2023180167174
2022125171185
2021125165180
2020125158171
2019160161175
2018160158172
2017114166180
2015205149167
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% Average Students of Color
13%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202513%31%34%
202413%31%34%
202312%31%33%
202212%30%33%
202112%29%32%
202012%29%32%
201914%28%31%
201814%28%31%
201726%31%32%
20159%32%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
14,560 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202513:110:111:1
202413:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
201511:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202512%54%55%
202412%53%54%
202312%54%54%
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Average Class Size
25 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025251415
2024251415
2023251415
2015141315
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,872
$17,257

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$9,872$17,414$15,012
2024$9,872$15,256$13,254
2023$9,872$15,221$12,626
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Average Summer Program Cost
$130
$1,108

Summer Program Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$130$1,103$1,152
2024$130$1,097$1,128
2023$130$1,410$1,156
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202510%30%34%
202410%30%34%
202310%29%34%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.350.650.65
20240.350.650.65
20230.330.650.65
20220.220.640.64
20210.220.640.64
20200.220.640.64
20190.430.620.63
20180.430.620.63
20170.460.610.61
20150.460.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20251%7%5%
20241%7%5%
20231%7%5%
20221%5%4%
20211%6%4%
20201%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20151%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20257%4%9%
20247%4%9%
20236%4%9%
20228%4%8%
20218%4%9%
20208%4%9%
20196%3%8%
20186%4%8%
20176%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20255%8%7%
20245%8%7%
20234%8%8%
20223%8%7%
20213%8%7%
20203%9%8%
20194%8%7%
20184%8%7%
201716%8%7%
20153%9%8%
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# White Students
275 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
80%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202580%49%52%
202480%49%52%
202381%48%52%
202288%51%54%
202188%51%54%
202088%52%54%
201975%53%56%
201875%53%56%
201772%56%58%
201569%53%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
26 Students
47,734 Students
% of Others Students
7%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWinchester City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20257%32%26%
20247%32%26%
20237%33%25%
201913%31%24%
201813%30%23%
20175%29%22%
201525%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Winchester City, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Winchester City, VA is Sacred Heart Academy.
How many private schools are located in Winchester City?
2 private schools are located in Winchester City.
What percentage of students in Winchester City go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Winchester City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winchester City?
50% of private schools in Winchester City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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