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Winchester Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 540 students in Winchester, VA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
40% of private high schools in Winchester, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private High Schools in Winchester, VA (2026-27)

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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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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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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
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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Winchester, VA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
540
Students
$9,800
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
26%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Winchester)
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
360 Schools
# Students
540 Students
82,209 Students
% Students of Color
26%
29%
0.57
0.61
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
5,822 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
3,439 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
67 Students
7,715 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
342 Students
47,049 Students
% White Students
63%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
233 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
84 Students
17,072 Students
% of Others Students
16%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
72 Teachers
8,407 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
57%
Average Class Size
14 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1275
(Out of 1600)
1235
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,800
$18,599
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$1,674
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,125
$13,440
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Winchester, VA?
5 private high schools are located in Winchester, VA.
How diverse are private high schools in Winchester?
Winchester private high schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Winchester?
40% of private high schools in Winchester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Winchester are often viewed compared to one another?

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