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Best Washington County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 485 students in Washington County, VA (there are , serving 6,705 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 14%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
75% of private schools in Washington County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Sullins Academy Photo
Sullins Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9
22218 Sullins Academy Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-4101
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Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Christian
16210 Elementary Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 623-7164
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Map of Victory Children's Center
Victory Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
11123 Island Rd
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-3008
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearWashington County Total Schools
20254
20244
20233
20222
20213
20204
20192
20182
20172
20164
20151
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# Students
485 Students
152,652 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearWashington County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025121169179
2024121163172
202395167174
2022114171185
2021143165180
2020109158171
2019114161175
2018114158172
2017114166180
2016110163178
201553149167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20256%31%34%
20246%31%34%
20238%31%33%
20225%30%33%
20215%29%32%
20205%29%32%
20195%28%31%
20185%28%31%
20179%31%32%
201610%31%32%
20158%32%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202510:110:111:1
202410:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201910:110:112:1
201810:110:112:1
201710:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201527:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearWashington County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202550%54%55%
202450%53%54%
202350%54%54%
202250%54%54%
202150%54%54%
202050%52%54%
201950%53%53%
201850%53%53%
201750%53%53%
201650%53%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearWashington County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025121415
2024121415
2023121415
2022121415
2021121415
2020121415
2019121415
2018121415
2017121415
2016121415
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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,050
$17,257
Average Acceptance Rate
14%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearWashington County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.410.650.65
20240.410.650.65
20230.500.650.65
20220.520.640.64
20210.420.640.64
20200.410.640.64
20190.320.620.63
20180.320.620.63
20170.320.610.61
20160.400.600.61
20150.380.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20251%7%5%
20241%7%5%
20231%7%5%
20223%5%4%
20212%6%4%
20202%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20163%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%4%9%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20163%3%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20231%8%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%8%7%
20181%8%7%
20171%8%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
359 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
74%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202574%49%52%
202474%49%52%
202362%48%52%
202257%51%54%
202173%51%54%
202073%52%54%
201981%53%56%
201881%53%56%
201781%56%58%
201675%56%58%
201523%53%58%
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# 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
106 Students
47,734 Students
% of Others Students
22%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202522%32%26%
202422%32%26%
202334%33%25%
202239%32%25%
202123%31%25%
202023%30%24%
201915%31%24%
201815%30%23%
201715%29%22%
201619%28%22%
201575%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, VA is Sullins Academy.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
3 private schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
75% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Washington County include: Cornerstone Christian Academy vs. Sullins Academy

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