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Waynesboro ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 402 students in Waynesboro, VA, 10% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro, VA are educated in private schools versus (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 Waynesboro, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Waynesboro ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Fishburne Military School Photo
Fishburne Military School
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys
255 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
(2)
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Map of Appalachian Christian School
Appalachian Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
300 Maple Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 456-6853
(1)
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Map of Good Shepherd School
Good Shepherd School
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Christian
109 Community Drive
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 564-1838
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Waynesboro, VA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
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402
Students
+54.0% (+141 students) 10-yr
$22,697
Avg. Tuition
-14.0% (-$3,703) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+20.0% (+2 students) 10-yr
33%
Students of Color
+13.8% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+11.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waynesboro)
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
402 Students
152,652 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025134169179
2024134163172
2023134167174
2022138171185
2021138165180
2020109158171
2019100161175
2018100158172
201789166180
201671163178
201587149167
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% Students of Color
33%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202533%31%34%
202433%31%34%
202333%31%33%
202225%30%33%
202125%29%32%
202025%29%32%
201915%28%31%
201815%28%31%
201731%31%32%
201629%31%32%
201529%32%32%
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0.64
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.640.650.65
20240.640.650.65
20230.640.650.65
20220.650.640.64
20210.650.640.64
20200.640.640.64
20190.660.620.63
20180.660.620.63
20170.610.610.61
20160.590.600.61
20150.520.620.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20253%7%5%
20243%7%5%
20233%7%5%
20223%5%4%
20213%6%4%
20203%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20175%4%4%
20165%5%4%
20155%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
15 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20254%4%9%
20244%4%9%
20234%4%9%
20225%4%8%
20215%4%9%
20204%4%9%
20195%3%8%
20185%4%8%
20178%3%8%
20167%3%8%
20158%3%8%
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# Black Students
28 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
8%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20258%8%7%
20248%8%7%
20238%8%8%
20229%8%7%
20219%8%7%
20208%9%8%
201910%8%7%
201810%8%7%
201713%8%7%
201613%8%7%
201515%9%8%
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# White Students
134 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
39%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202539%49%52%
202439%49%52%
202339%48%52%
202237%51%54%
202137%51%54%
202035%52%54%
201942%53%56%
201842%53%56%
201759%56%58%
201661%56%58%
201567%53%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
153 Students
47,734 Students
% of Others Students
45%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202545%32%26%
202445%32%26%
202345%33%25%
202245%32%25%
202145%31%25%
202049%30%24%
201939%31%24%
201839%30%23%
201715%29%22%
201614%28%22%
20155%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
14,560 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202510:110:111:1
202410:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202217:111:111:1
202117:111:111:1
202016:111:112:1
201914:110:112:1
201814:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20159:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
54%

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

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202552%54%55%
202452%53%54%
202352%54%54%
202252%54%54%
202152%54%54%
202052%52%54%
201952%53%53%
201852%53%53%
201760%53%53%
201660%53%52%
201560%51%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025121415
2024121415
2023121415
2022101415
2021101415
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
2017101415
2016101415
2015101315
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202521213
202421112
202321111
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,697
$17,257

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$22,697$17,414$15,012
2024$38,400$15,256$13,254
2023$38,400$15,221$12,626
2017$29,200$13,323$10,708
2016$29,200$12,876$10,356
2015$26,400$12,863$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$2,323
$1,108

Summer Program Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$2,323$1,103$1,152
2024$2,323$1,097$1,128
2023$2,073$1,410$1,156
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearWaynesboro, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202590%78%81%
202490%83%85%
202390%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waynesboro, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Waynesboro, VA is Fishburne Military School.
How many private schools are located in Waynesboro?
3 private schools are located in Waynesboro.
What percentage of students in Waynesboro go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waynesboro?
67% of private schools in Waynesboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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