Good Shepherd Episcopal School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 101 students 5.8 students per teacher Episcopal Co-ed
Private schools in Richmond, VA
46 schools in Richmond itself and 1 more within 6 miles. EISTC pays up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live.
Richmond private schools at a glance
Richmond has 46 private schools of its own, and 1 more is within 6 miles. In Richmond itself: 9 Catholic, 15 other Christian, 20 nonsectarian and 2 of other faiths; 39 teach elementary grades and 21 teach high school; 4 are Montessori. 2 are all-girls and 1 is all-boys; the rest are co-ed. The typical school has about 101 students and 9.4 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 7 of these schools: prices run from $8,925 to $36,200 a year, and the middle price is $26,600, using each school’s lowest published rate.
9 Catholic
9.4 students per teacher, typical
17 in a school association
65% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in Richmond (46)
Schools that give Richmond as their address, at any distance from downtown, come first, then the 1 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
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.
No school in Richmond matches all of those.
Grades K-8 25 students 12.5 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 218 students 12.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
St. Benedict School
2 mi Grades PreK-8 218 students 17.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades 9-12 212 students 13 students per teacher Roman Catholic Alternative Co-ed 95% to 4-year college
Orchard House School
2 mi Grades 5-8 80 students 9.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian All-girls
Rudlin Torah Academy
2 mi Grades K-8 100 students Jewish Co-ed
Elijah House Academy
3 mi Grades K-8 181 students 9.5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Montessori Co-ed
Seven Hills School
3 mi Grades 5-8 85 students 5.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian All-boys
Grades PreK-8 60 students 7.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Dream Academy
3 mi Grades 9-12 84 students 8.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 65% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 145 students 8.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 25 students 25 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Veritas School
4 mi Grades PreK-12 645 students 13.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 65% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 895 students 6.3 students per teacher Episcopal All-girls 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 187 students 10.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
The Faison School
4 mi Grades 2-12 104 students 5.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
St. Bridget School
4 mi Grades PreK-8 477 students 10.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Hill City Day Scholl
4 mi Grades K Christian (nondenominational) Early childhood Co-ed
Grades 2-11 38 students 5.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Methodist Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 186 students 12.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades 5-12 229 students 4.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 90% to 4-year college
Rise Academy
5 mi Grades 9-12 56 students 7.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 18% to 4-year college
All 46 schools in Richmond
Nearby, within 6 miles (1)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Richmond.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades PreK-1 Under 10 K-12 students Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Richmond
We verified published tuition at 7 of these schools: prices run from $8,925 to $36,200 a year, and the middle price is $26,600, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Christian School | $8,925 to $9,975 | 2026-27 |
| St. Edward-Epiphany School | $13,025 | 2026-27 |
| Veritas School | $16,250 to $17,950 | 2026-27 |
| Benedictine College Preparatory | $26,600 | 2026-27 |
| St. Catherines School | $28,200 to $36,200 | 2026-27 |
| The Steward School | $29,200 to $33,510 | not stated |
| Trinity Episcopal School | $31,350 | 2026-27 |
Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band the school publishes. How private school tuition compares by state.
What private school costs across Virginia: every verified price in the state, by city and grade.
What Virginia pays, and what that leaves you
Virginia Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Tax-credit scholarship
Up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live The ceiling differs by school division. Students with disabilities at licensed special education schools can receive up to three times that share. In fiscal 2025, 5,336 scholarships were reported against $15.3 million in donor credits.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 2, 2026. Sources and how to apply
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- Christian schools in and around Richmond (15)
- Catholic schools in and around Richmond (9)
- Montessori schools in and around Richmond (5)
- Special education schools in and around Richmond (6)
- Private high schools in and around Richmond (21)
- Private elementary schools in and around Richmond (40)
- Private middle schools in and around Richmond (33)
- Private schools with kindergarten in and around Richmond (33)
- Private schools with pre-K in and around Richmond (26)
- Episcopal schools in and around Richmond (5)
- All schools in Richmond City
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- Private schools in Glen Allen (9 mi)
- Private schools in Midlothian (10 mi)
- Private schools in Chester (13 mi)
- Private schools in Tappahannock (42 mi)
- Virginia Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits: amount and eligibility
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Richmond?
46 private schools give Richmond as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 47: 46 in Richmond and 1 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 10,114 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Richmond is Collegiate School with 1,623 students.
How much does private school cost near Richmond?
We verified published tuition at 7 of these schools: prices run from $8,925 to $36,200 a year, and the middle price is $26,600, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Which Richmond private schools take EISTC?
The Virginia Department of Education shows participating schools only on an interactive map, with no downloadable list. We do not mark Virginia schools. Ask the school whether it takes EISTC scholarships.
Will EISTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. EISTC pays up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.