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Best Albemarle County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,341 students in Albemarle County, VA (there are , serving 12,473 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
12% of private schools in Albemarle County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 15
  • # Students Served: 2,341
  • Average Tuition: $25,507
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Albemarle County, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 15
  • # Students Served: 2,341
  • Average Tuition: $25,507
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Albemarle County, VA School Trends

Top Ranked Albemarle County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Charlottesville Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1205 Pen Park Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
Keswick School Photo
Gr: 4-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
All-boys | Special Education School
500 Little Keswick Ln
Keswick, VA 22947
(434) 295-0457
Map of Mountaintop Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Montessori School
440 Pinnacle Pl
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-8886
Regents School of Charlottesville Photo
Gr: K-12 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2010 Coram Deo Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
(10)
St. Anne's-belfield School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
(1)
Map of Albemarle Montessori Children's Community
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students
Montessori School
1550 Insurance Ln
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 244-2471
Charlottesville Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Specialized Curriculum
120 Waldorf Sshool Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-4946
(5)
Elk Hill Charlottesville School Photo
Gr: 4-12 | 28 students
Special Education School
1819 Emmet St N
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 220-7198
Map of Foster Forge Farm School
Gr: 5-8
Avg. class size: 6 students
Specialized Curriculum
PO Box 5038
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(434) 282-5804
Map of Free Union Country School
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students
4220 Free Union Road
Free Union, VA 22940
(434) 978-1700
Map of Frost Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Montessori School
1553 Delphi Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-5223
Map of Generations Montessori School Of Charlottesville
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
1975 Franklin Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 422-8161
Map of Hillsdale KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
601 Hillsdale Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-2777
Map of Keys Academy - Charlottesville
Gr: 1-11 | 27 students
Special Education School
3020 Fontaine Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 995-5810
Map of Riverbend KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
201 Riverbend Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 295-8569

Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
17 Schools
# Students
2,341 Students
152,641 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
248 Teachers
14,553 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1306
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,507
$15,874
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,304
$8,820
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
160 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
125 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
1,256 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
61%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
450 Students
47,723 Students
% of Others Students
22%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Albemarle County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Albemarle County, VA include St. Anne's-belfield School, Mountaintop Montessori School, and Keswick School.
How many private schools are located in Albemarle County?
15 private schools are located in Albemarle County.
How diverse are private schools in Albemarle County?
Albemarle County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Albemarle County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Albemarle County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Albemarle County?
12% of private schools in Albemarle County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Albemarle County are often viewed compared to one another?

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