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Best Augusta County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 298 students in Augusta County, VA (there are , serving 7,720 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 79%.
67% of private schools in Augusta County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Augusta County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Staunton Montessori School Photo
Staunton Montessori School
Gr: PK-9 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
2076 Jefferson Hwy
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 949-5020
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Map of Pilgrim Christian School
Pilgrim Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Mennonite
194 Yoder Cir
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 337-4532
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Map of Ridgeview Christian School
Ridgeview Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
124 Ridgeview Drive
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
(540) 337-1025
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Augusta County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Hunter McGuire Lower School of Stuart Hall Photo
Hunter McGuire Lower School of Stuart Hall
Gr: NS-5
Episcopal
74 Quicks Mill Rd
Verona, VA 24482
(540) 248-2404
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Map of Midway Bible Baptist Church School
Midway Bible Baptist Church School
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students
Baptist
29 Midway Ln
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 943-1678
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearAugusta County Total Schools
20253
20244
20233
20222
20213
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
298 Students
152,652 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202599169179
202479163172
2023105167174
2022134171185
2021193165180
2020150158171
2019157161175
2018153158172
2017152166180
2016152163178
2015131149167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202512%31%34%
202413%31%34%
202310%31%33%
202211%30%33%
202111%29%32%
20209%29%32%
201911%28%31%
20189%28%31%
201710%31%32%
201610%31%32%
201512%32%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
14,560 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20259:110:111:1
20249:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
20218:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20159:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
54%

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

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025100%54%55%
2024100%53%54%
2023100%54%54%
2022100%54%54%
202163%54%54%
202063%52%54%
201963%53%53%
201863%53%53%
201763%53%53%
201663%53%52%
201525%51%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025171415
2024171415
2023171415
2022171415
2021171415
2020171415
2019211415
2018221415
2017221415
2016221415
2015171315
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,069
$17,257

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$6,069$17,414$15,012
2024$5,919$15,256$13,254
2023$5,593$15,221$12,626
2022$5,325$14,456$12,187
2021$6,250$14,203$11,800
2020$6,003$14,291$11,512
2019$6,555$14,111$11,293
2018$6,000$13,894$11,017
2017$6,000$13,323$10,708
2016$6,000$12,876$10,356
2015$8,100$12,863$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$130
$1,108

Summer Program Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$130$1,103$1,152
2024$130$1,097$1,128
2023$130$1,410$1,156
2022$150$803$1,102
2021$150$764$1,125
2020$150$1,693$1,217
2019$150$2,190$1,305
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Average % on Financial Aid
11%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202511%30%34%
202411%30%34%
202311%29%34%
202211%29%33%
202113%29%33%
202013%27%32%
201913%27%31%
201813%26%30%
201713%25%30%
201613%25%29%
201515%24%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$8,809

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$500$8,819$7,073
2024$500$8,571$6,930
2023$500$8,585$6,469
2021$2,200$8,283$6,055
2020$2,200$7,664$5,921
2019$2,200$6,891$5,795
2018$2,200$6,928$5,456
2017$2,200$6,662$5,319
2016$2,200$6,697$5,105
2015$2,200$6,226$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
90%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202590%78%81%
202490%83%85%
202390%84%85%
202275%83%85%
202175%84%85%
202075%84%85%
201975%85%85%
201875%84%85%
201775%85%85%
201675%84%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.370.650.65
20240.390.650.65
20230.520.650.65
20220.530.640.64
20210.530.640.64
20200.490.640.64
20190.520.620.63
20180.500.620.63
20170.480.610.61
20160.480.600.61
20150.320.620.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20253%7%5%
20243%7%5%
20233%7%5%
20223%5%4%
20213%6%4%
20203%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%5%4%
20154%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20232%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
12 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20254%8%7%
20245%8%7%
20231%8%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%8%7%
20181%8%7%
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# White Students
233 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
78%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202578%49%52%
202477%49%52%
202361%48%52%
202260%51%54%
202160%51%54%
202066%52%54%
201961%53%56%
201865%53%56%
201765%56%58%
201665%56%58%
201582%53%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
39 Students
47,734 Students
% of Others Students
13%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAugusta County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202513%32%26%
202413%32%26%
202333%33%25%
202234%32%25%
202134%31%25%
202028%30%24%
201933%31%24%
201829%30%23%
201731%29%22%
201631%28%22%
201513%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 Augusta County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Augusta County, VA is Staunton Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Augusta County?
3 private schools are located in Augusta County.
What percentage of students in Augusta County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Augusta County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Augusta County?
67% of private schools in Augusta County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Baptist).
Which private schools in Augusta County are often viewed compared to one another?

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