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York County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 531 students in York County, VA (there are 15 public schools, serving 10,411 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private schools in York County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked York County Private Schools (2026-27)

Summit Christian Academy Photo
Summit Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
4209 Big Bethel Road
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 208-6701
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Covenant Christian School Photo
Covenant Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
116 Palace Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 378-2189
(5)
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
409 Hampton Highway
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7078
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Map of Grace Episcopal Day School
Grace Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
123 Church St.
Yorktown, VA 23690
(757) 898-7520
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Map of Little Log Cabin Cc And Learning Center
Little Log Cabin Cc And Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
8640 George Washington Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 890-3002
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Map of Living Word Academy
Living Word Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Sports: 3
Christian
110 Industry Drive
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-8024
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York County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holloman Child Devt Center & Continuation Academy
Holloman Child Devt Center & Continuation Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 64 students
Christian
4900 George Washington Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-4816
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
531 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1178
(Out of 1600)
1228

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,865
$15,964
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
38 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
291 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
55%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
170 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
32%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in York County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in York County, VA is Summit Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in York County?
6 private schools are located in York County.
How diverse are private schools in York County?
York County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in York County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in York County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in York County?
67% of private schools in York County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
Which private schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?

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