草榴社区

Sabot School Photo - Our school is a former private residence that encompasses 28 acres, much of it wooded. The Preschool and Kindergarten classrooms are located in the main house, a 1920s tudor-style mansion, pictured here.

Best Richmond 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 private schools serving 8,825 students in Richmond, VA (there are , serving 46,058 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Richmond, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Richmond, VA include Sabot School, St. Christopher's School, and St. Andrew's School.
The average tuition cost is $17,728, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,376.
57% of private schools in Richmond, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Richmond 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Buford Road Christian Academy
Buford Road Christian Academy Photo - Buford Road Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(5)
819 Buford Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-0197
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orchard House Middle School
Orchard House Middle School Photo
All-girls
(3)
500 N Allen Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 228-2436
Gr: 5-8 | 84 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
601 E. Parham Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 502-8566
Gr: PK-4 | 36 students
Pace Academy
Pace Academy Photo - Pace Academy in Midlothian, VA, provides a personalized education that empowers students to embrace their unique talents. Through real-world experiences, collaborative learning, and a tight-knit community, students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally. By fostering independence, creativity, and character development, Pace Academy prepares students for real-life challenges and equips them with the skills needed for future success.
Special Program Emphasis
1510 Courthouse Road
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 464-7579
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Providence Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Richmond Waldorf School
Richmond Waldorf School Photo - Kindergarten and preschool is meant for the development of healthy social skills, work habits, and a strong sense of self! Through daily artistic activities children nurture their imaginations all while developing a foundation for learning. A balance of work and play is beautifully weaved with song, story, and games to promote a healthy, happy childhood.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverside School
Riverside School Photo - Riverside School is Virginia's most trusted school for children with dyslexia in grades K-8.
Special Education School
2110 Mcrae Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 320-3465
Gr: 1-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sabot School
Sabot School Photo - Learning to take responsible risks is an important life skill, especially when something feels difficult or scary. The children know a teacher is near, lending support and encouragement, confident in their abilities.
Alternative School
(1)
3400 Stony Point Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-1341
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrew's School
St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.
(Episcopal)
227 S Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Benedict Catholic School
St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.
(Catholic)
3100 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 254-8850
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Saint Bridget School
Saint Bridget School Photo
(Catholic)
6011 York Rd
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-1994
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Catherine's School
St. Catherine's School Photo - While St. Catherine's believes single sex education is the ideal learning environment, we also know that men and women will live and work together for the rest of their lives. The school works closely with St. Christopher's to provide a Coordinate Program in the Upper School.
All-girls (Episcopal)
(3)
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Christopher's School
All-boys (Episcopal)
(6)
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Edward-epiphany School
St. Edward-epiphany School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
10701 W Huguenot Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-2881
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Michael's Episcopal School
St. Michael's Episcopal School Photo - Welcome to St. Michael's! You'll love our warm and welcoming community! We are small by design. A St M education is undoubtedly powerful, as each student directly benefits from small class sizes with individualized attention and support and significant opportunities for hands-on learning. In our classrooms, teachers are able to truly know each student and instruct to their needs.
(Episcopal)
(13)
10510 Hobby Hill Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-3514
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Trinity Episcopal School
Trinity Episcopal School Photo - Global Engagement students in Greece
(Episcopal)
(2)
3850 Pittaway Dr
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-5864
Gr: 8-12 | 512 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition listed
Veritas School
(Christian)
(7)
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westhampton Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
(1)
6100 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-7459
Gr: PK-K | 227 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
3418 Noble Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-7524
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Anna Julia Cooper School
(Christian)
2100 N. 29th St.
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 822-6610
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
6801 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
Bon Secours Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
1403 Maple Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 285-0444
Gr: K | 14 students
Cardinal Newman Academy
(Catholic)
8706 Quaker Ln
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 447-0161
Gr: 9-11 | 10 students
Cedar Fork Road KinderCare
Cedar Fork Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classrom
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
75 East Cedar Fork Rd.
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-0130
Gr: NS-PK
Central Montessori School Of Virginia
Montessori School
(4)
323 N 20th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 447-7493
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Charterhouse School
Charterhouse School Photo
Special Education School
3900 W Broad St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 239-1080
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2
Community Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
7521 Comanche Dr
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 233-3113
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Cristo Rey Richmond High School
(Catholic)
304 N Sheppard St
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 447-4704
Gr: 9-11 | 202 students
The Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
6408 Rigsby Rd
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 716-9557
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Dominion Academy
Special Education School
(1)
5601 Chamberlayne Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-9012
Gr: 1-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dooley School At St. Joseph's Villa
Special Education School
8000 Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 553-3265
Gr: 2-11 | 39 students
Elijah House Academy
Elijah House Academy Photo - At Elijah House, we desire our students to grow in their relationship with God and others and to acquire a sense of belonging in their classroom and in the community.
(Christian)
(2)
6627 Jahnke Road
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 755-7051
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Ephesus Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3700 Midlothian Tpke
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 233-4582
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students Sports: 3
The Faison School
Special Education School
(1)
1701 Byrd Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 612-1947
Gr: K-12 | 193 students
Faith Life Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
420 Oronoco Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 321-1333
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
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Richmond, Virginia 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 Bainbridge St
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 612-9146
Gr: NS-12 | 18 students
6255 Old Warwick Road
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 276-6300
Gr: PK-12 | 308 students
5716 Monument Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 612-8485
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
2600 East Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 648-3621
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students

Overview

This Town (Richmond)
This State (VA)
# Schools
56 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
8,825 Students
153,817 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,058 Teachers
14,617 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1227

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,728
$17,376
Average Summer Program Cost
$950
$1,103
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,122
$8,819
Average Acceptance Rate
61%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$23.67 million
$46.06 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
6 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
136 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
366 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
1,245 Students
11,982 Students
% Black Students
14%
8%
# White Students
4,617 Students
73,428 Students
% White Students
52%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
2,513 Students
48,106 Students
% of Others Students
28%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Richmond, VA include Sabot School, St. Christopher's School, and St. Andrew's School.
How many private schools are located in Richmond?
57 private schools are located in Richmond.
How much do private schools cost in Richmond?
The average tuition cost is $17,728, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,376.
How diverse are private schools in Richmond?
Richmond private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is same as the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Richmond go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Richmond are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Richmond?
57% of private schools in Richmond are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).
Which private schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?

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