Collegiate School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade1,623 students10 students per teacher
Private schools in Richmond, VA
45 private schools in Richmond, VA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 9Christian schools 15Montessori schools 4Independent schools 8High schools 18Preschools 5Special education schools 6
St. Catherines School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
A+Overall gradeAll girls895 students6 students per teacher
The Steward School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade690 students9 students per teacher
Veritas School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 144% since 2011–12
Richmond, VA
B-Overall grade645 students14 students per teacher
Benedictine College Preparatory
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Richmond
Richmond, VA
A-Overall grade523 students12 students per teacher
Trinity Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades 8–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade514 students9 students per teacher
St. Edward-Epiphany School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
Richmond, VA
B-Overall grade498 students20 students per teacher
St. Bridget School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
A+Overall grade477 students11 students per teacher
Grove Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Richmond, VA
AOverall grade428 students12 students per teacher
St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
Richmond, VA
BOverall grade391 students16 students per teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
Richmond, VA
A+Overall grade337 students12 students per teacher
The New Community School
Special education school · Grades 5–12
The largest of 68 special education schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
A+Overall grade229 students4 students per teacher
St. Benedict Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 9 Catholic schools in Richmond
Richmond, VA
BOverall grade218 students13 students per teacher
St. Benedict School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
Richmond, VA
BOverall grade218 students18 students per teacher
Cristo Rey Richmond High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Richmond, VA
BOverall grade212 students13 students per teacher
All Saints Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Richmond
Richmond, VA
A+Overall grade187 students10 students per teacher
Anna Julia Cooper School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 174% since 2013–14
Richmond, VA
B-Overall grade186 students13 students per teacher
Elijah House Academy
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades K–8
One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
BOverall grade181 students10 students per teacher
Sabot School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 43% since 2011–12
Richmond, VA
AOverall grade162 students7 students per teacher
Richmond Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
Richmond, VA
BOverall grade145 students8 students per teacher
Richmond Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
Richmond, VA
AOverall grade119 students10 students per teacher
Landmark Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–11
Smaller classes than 67% of Christian schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
A+Overall grade107 students8 students per teacher
The Faison School
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Smaller classes than 60% of special education schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade104 students5 students per teacher
Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Richmond
Richmond, VA
A+Overall grade101 students6 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Richmond, VA
How many private schools are in Richmond, VA?
45 private schools in Richmond, VA, with about 10,100 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Richmond, VA?
The most common are Christian schools (15), Catholic schools (9), independent schools (8), special education schools (6).
Are there private high schools in Richmond, VA?
Yes: 18 private schools in Richmond, VA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Richmond, VA offer pre-K?
25 private schools in Richmond, VA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Richmond, VA have?
The average school has 11 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Richmond, 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.
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