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Best Richmond City ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 36 private schools serving 4,511 students in Richmond City, VA (there are , serving 20,957 public students). 18% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average tuition cost is $16,747, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,257.
56% of private schools in Richmond City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 36
  • # Students Served: 4,511
  • Average Tuition: $16,747
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 41%
  • View Richmond City, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 36
  • # Students Served: 4,511
  • Average Tuition: $16,747
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 41%
  • View Richmond City, VA School Trends

Top Ranked Richmond City ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Chesterbrook Academy Stony Point-Richmond Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3039 Stony Point Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-1234
The New Community School Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
4211 Hermitage Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-2494
(1)
Map of Providence Montessori Christian School
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Richmond Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
(5)
Sabot School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School
3400 Stony Point Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-1341
(1)
St. Andrew's School Photo
Gr: K-5 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
227 S Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
St. Benedict Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
3100 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 254-8850
Saint Bridget School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
6011 York Rd
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-1994
St. Michael's Episcopal School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
10510 Hobby Hill Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-3514
(22)
Map of Veritas School
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
(7)
Map of All Saints Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
3418 Noble Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-7524
Map of Anna Julia Cooper School
Gr: K-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6
Christian
2100 N. 29th St.
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 822-6610
Map of Bon Air KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
11171 Robious Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 320-0513
Cedar Fork Road KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
75 East Cedar Fork Rd.
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-0130
(1)
Map of Central Montessori School Of Virginia
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
323 N 20th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 447-7493
(4)
Map of Church Hill Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students
Christian
2010 Carlisle Ave.
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 222-8760
Elijah House Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Sports: 4
Christian
6627 Jahnke Road
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 755-7051
(2)
Map of Ephesus Junior Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
3700 Midlothian Tpke
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 233-4582
Map of Faith Life Academy
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
420 Oronoco Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 321-1333
Map of Geara Group/educational Developmental Center
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3001 Fifth Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2600
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Richmond City ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Common Wealth Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 18 students
Baptist
1101 Bainbridge St
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 612-9146
Map of Commonwealth Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 308 students
Christian
6255 Old Warwick Road
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 276-6300
Map of St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Catholic
2600 East Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 648-3621

Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
36 Schools
# Students
4,511 Students
152,652 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
488 Teachers
14,560 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,747
$17,257
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,317
$8,809
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$44.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
186 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
757 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
17%
8%
# White Students
1,565 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
36%
49%
# 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
1,851 Students
47,734 Students
% of Others Students
42%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Richmond City, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Richmond City, VA include St. Andrew's School, St. Michael's Episcopal School, and St. Benedict Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Richmond City?
36 private schools are located in Richmond City.
How much do private schools cost in Richmond City?
The average tuition cost is $16,747, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,257.
How diverse are private schools in Richmond City?
Richmond City private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Richmond City go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Richmond City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Richmond City?
56% of private schools in Richmond City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Richmond City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Richmond City include: GM vs. Richmond Waldorf School

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