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Best James City County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,146 students in James City County, VA (there are , serving 13,717 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
86% of private schools in James City County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,146
  • Average Tuition: $13,598
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View James City County, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,146
  • Average Tuition: $13,598
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View James City County, VA School Trends

Top Ranked James City County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Williamsburg Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
101 School House Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1978
(15)
Greenwood Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
5251 John Tyler Highway Suite 37
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 345-0905
(2)
Map of Walnut Hills Baptist Church Learning
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1014 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-5903
Walsingham Academy Lower School Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1100 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-2642
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
4280 Casey Boulevard
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1740
(1)
Map of King Of Glory Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: K | 180 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4897 Longhill Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 258-1070
Providence Classical School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
6000 Easter Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-2900
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,146 Students
152,641 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
81 Teachers
14,553 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1182
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,598
$15,874
Average Summer Program Cost
$60
$1,108
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$8,820
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
30 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
703 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
58%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
421 Students
47,723 Students
% of Others Students
35%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in James City County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in James City County, VA include Greenwood Christian Academy, Walsingham Academy Lower School, and Walnut Hills Baptist Church Learning.
How many private schools are located in James City County?
7 private schools are located in James City County.
How diverse are private schools in James City County?
James City County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in James City County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in James City County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in James City County?
86% of private schools in James City County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in James City County are often viewed compared to one another?

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