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Virginia Episcopal School

Episcopal school · Grades 9–12

Lynchburg, VA

400 V E S Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24503

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Lynchburg
  • 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Lynchburg since at least 2011

In Lynchburg, Virginia, Virginia Episcopal School is an Episcopal private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 248 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 41% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 162 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
248
Teachers
33.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 112 girls, 136 boys
Religious affiliation
Episcopal
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
162 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 69% of Christian high schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 13 Christian high schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    176’11–12215’13–14244’15–16259’17–18261’19–20248’21–22248’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    952
    1072
    1159
    1265

    Student body

    White62%
    Asian21%
    Black11%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Episcopal Schools
    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Virginia Episcopal School whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Virginia Episcopal School

    What grades does Virginia Episcopal School serve?

    Virginia Episcopal School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Virginia Episcopal School?

    About 248 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Virginia Episcopal School?

    Call the 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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