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Best Winchester ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 823 students in Winchester, VA (there are , serving 13,770 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Winchester, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Winchester, VA include Lighthouse Baptist Academy and Sacred Heart Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
38% of private schools in Winchester, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Winchester ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
769 Round Hill Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 773-3814
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2581 Northwestern Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-5590
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Sacred Heart Academy, Winchester, VA
(Catholic)
(1)
110 Keating Dr
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7177
Gr: K-8 | 278 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Grafton Integrated Health Network - Winchester
Special Education School
407 Elm St
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 542-0200
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students
Grafton-ruth Birch Campus
Special Education School
Po Box 2500
Winchester, VA 22604
(540) 542-0200
Gr: 2-12 | 83 students
Mountain View Christian Academy
Mountain View Christian Academy Photo - Elementary music students attend the Solo Festival.
(Church of Christ)
(4)
153 Narrow Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 868-1231
Gr: K-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The School At Sharon's
Daycare / Preschool
1855 Senseny Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-6200
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Winchester Montessori School
Montessori School
1090 W Parkins Mill Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-1184
Gr: K-5 | 24 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Winchester, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Winchester, VA include Lighthouse Baptist Academy and Sacred Heart Academy.
How many private schools are located in Winchester?
8 private schools are located in Winchester.
How diverse are private schools in Winchester?
Winchester private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Winchester go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Winchester are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winchester?
38% of private schools in Winchester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Winchester are often viewed compared to one another?

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