Charlottesville Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
B+Overall grade342 students15 students per teacher
Private schools in Charlottesville, VA
16 private schools in Charlottesville, VA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Tandem Friends School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades 5–12
Smaller classes than 71% of Christian schools in Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
A+Overall grade248 students7 students per teacher
Peabody School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
A+Overall grade216 students5 students per teacher
Charlottesville Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 87% since 2013–14
Charlottesville, VA
B+Overall grade161 students7 students per teacher
Mountaintop Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Charlottesville, VA
AOverall grade150 students5 students per teacher
Charlottesville Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
A+Overall grade108 students6 students per teacher
Green Adventure Project School
Alternative school · Grades K–6
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
B+Overall grade60 students6 students per teacher
Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Charlottesville, VA
A-Overall grade45 students6 students per teacher
Renaissance School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
Charlottesville, VA
A-Overall grade42 students6 students per teacher
Albemarle Montessori Children's Community
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 2 Montessori schools in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
B+Overall grade29 students10 students per teacher
Keys Academy Charlottesville
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Charlottesville, VA
B+Overall grade24 students6 students per teacher
First Baptist Preschool
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
B+Overall grade18 students18 students per teacher
Frost Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Charlottesville, VA
A-Overall grade14 students5 students per teacher
St. Anne's-Belfield School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Charlottesville since at least 2011
Charlottesville, VA
B+Overall grade14 students14 students per teacher
University Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
The smallest classes of any preschool in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
AOverall grade7 students2 students per teacher
Generations Montessori School of Charlottesville
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 70% of preschools in Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
A-Overall grade3 students3 students per teacher
On the map
Tap a dot to see the school, or a number to zoom in.
Questions about private schools in Charlottesville, VA
How many private schools are in Charlottesville, VA?
16 private schools in Charlottesville, VA, with about 1,481 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Charlottesville, VA?
The most common are Montessori schools (5), independent schools (4), Christian schools (3), special education schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes: 5 private schools in Charlottesville, VA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Charlottesville, VA offer pre-K?
11 private schools in Charlottesville, VA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Charlottesville, VA have?
The average school has 7.6 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Charlottesville, VA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
Nearby towns
All private schools in Virginia →
Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.