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Best Albemarle County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 1,174 students in Albemarle County, VA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Albemarle County, VA include Keswick School, St. Anne's-belfield School, and Regents School of Charlottesville.
The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
20% of private high schools in Albemarle County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Albemarle County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Keswick School
Keswick School Photo
All-boys | Special Education School
500 Little Keswick Ln
Keswick, VA 22947
(434) 295-0457
Gr: 4-12 | 35 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Regents School of Charlottesville
Regents School of Charlottesville Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(10)
2010 Coram Deo Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8
St. Anne's-belfield School
St. Anne's-belfield School Photo
(1)
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Elk Hill Charlottesville School
Elk Hill Charlottesville School Photo
Special Education School
1819 Emmet St N
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 220-7198
Gr: 4-12 | 28 students
Keys Academy - Charlottesville
Special Education School
3020 Fontaine Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 995-5810
Gr: 1-11 | 27 students

Overview

This County (Albemarle County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,174 Students
83,048 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
143 Teachers
8,730 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
55%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1306
(Out of 1600)
1232
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,220
$18,697
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,800
$12,852
Average Acceptance Rate
35%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
117 Students
5,814 Students
% Asian Students
13%
7%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
3,438 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
110 Students
7,709 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
617 Students
47,023 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
232 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
18 Students
17,194 Students
% of Others Students
2%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Albemarle County, VA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Albemarle County, VA include Keswick School, St. Anne's-belfield School, and Regents School of Charlottesville.
How many private high schools are located in Albemarle County?
5 private high schools are located in Albemarle County.
How diverse are private high schools in Albemarle County?
Albemarle County private high schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Albemarle County?
20% of private high schools in Albemarle County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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