Private schools in Essex County, VA
3 schools across Millers Tavern, Tappahannock. About 261 students in all (2023-24).
Essex County private schools at a glance
There are 3 private schools in Essex County. By affiliation: 2 other Christian, 1 nonsectarian. 2 teach elementary grades and 1 teach high school. 1 is all-girls; the rest are co-ed. 1 reports membership in a school association, most often the National Association of Episcopal Schools (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 66 students and 11.6 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey).
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Aylett Country Day School | PreK-8 | 171 |
| St. Margarets School | 8-12 | 66 |
| Tappahannock Junior Academy | PreK-8 | 24 |
Private schools
What Virginia pays
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 2, 2026. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around Essex County
Neighboring counties
- Middlesex County (1)
- Lancaster County (1)
- Hanover County (3)
- Caroline County (1)
- Gloucester County (1)
- Richmond City (26)
- Henrico County (26)
- James City (4)
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