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Best Lynchburg City ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 8,216 students in Lynchburg City, VA (there are , serving 11,062 public students). 43% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
58% of private schools in Lynchburg City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 11
  • # Students Served: 8,216
  • Average Tuition: $19,942
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Lynchburg City, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 11
  • # Students Served: 8,216
  • Average Tuition: $19,942
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Lynchburg City, VA School Trends

Top Ranked Lynchburg City ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-10 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
19 George St
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-1899
Map of James River Day School
Gr: K-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
5039 Boonsboro Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-7385
(3)
Liberty Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,956 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
3701 Candlers Mountain Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-2000
(3)
New Covenant Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 482 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
122 Fleetwood Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-8313
Virginia Episcopal School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 33
Episcopal
400 VES Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Map of Blue Ridge Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 136 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
1071 Woodberry Square Pl
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 525-0061
(3)
Map of The Branches Academy & Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-2 | 129 students
Pentecostal
2812 Greenview Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 455-0294
(1)
Map of Bridges Treatment Center
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Alternative School
693 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 200-5062
Map of Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Montessori School
1400 Lakeside Drive, Unit B
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 528-3216
New Vistas School Photo
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
520 Eldon St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 846-0301
(11)
Map of Rivermont Lynchburg North
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
Special Education School
3024 Forest Hills Cir
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 200-9257

Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
12 Schools
# Students
8,216 Students
152,641 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
388 Teachers
14,553 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1187
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,942
$15,874
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,567
$8,820
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$44 million
$43.14 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
609 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
7%
6%
# Hispanic Students
613 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
600 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
5,798 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
70%
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
631 Students
47,723 Students
% of Others Students
8%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lynchburg City, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Lynchburg City, VA include Liberty Christian Academy, Virginia Episcopal School, and Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lynchburg City?
11 private schools are located in Lynchburg City.
How diverse are private schools in Lynchburg City?
Lynchburg City private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Lynchburg City go to private school?
43% of all K-12 students in Lynchburg City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lynchburg City?
58% of private schools in Lynchburg City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Lynchburg City are often viewed compared to one another?

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