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The New Community School Photo - Massey Hall at The New Community School

Best Richmond City 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 1,351 students in Richmond City, VA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Richmond City, VA include The New Community School and Veritas School.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private high schools in Richmond City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Top-Ranked Richmond City 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The New Community School
The New Community School Photo - Massey Hall at The New Community School
Special Education School
(1)
4211 Hermitage Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-2494
Gr: 5-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Veritas School
(Christian)
(7)
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Church Hill Academy
(Christian)
2010 Carlisle Ave.
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 222-8760
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Tuition listed
Geara Group/educational Developmental Center
Special Education School
3001 Fifth Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2600
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
Metropolitan Day School
Special Education School
2824 North Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 321-2595
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Nubian Village Academy
Nubian Village Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 26321
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Extracurrculars: 5
Precious Blessing Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
4823 Bryce Ln
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 232-7180
Gr: NS-12 | 125 students
Richmond Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3809 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 784-0036
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Avg. class size: 100 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Richmond City, Virginia

Richmond City 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 Bainbridge St
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 612-9146
Gr: NS-12 | 18 students
6255 Old Warwick Road
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 276-6300
Gr: PK-12 | 308 students
2600 East Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 648-3621
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students

Overview

This County (Richmond City)
This State (VA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,351 Students
82,265 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
185 Teachers
8,694 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
56%
Average Class Size
11 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1235

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,840
$18,796
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
55%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
5,822 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
3,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
175 Students
7,715 Students
% Black Students
13%
10%
# White Students
280 Students
47,069 Students
% White Students
20%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
233 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
831 Students
17,120 Students
% of Others Students
61%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Richmond City, VA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Richmond City, VA include The New Community School and Veritas School.
How many private high schools are located in Richmond City?
8 private high schools are located in Richmond City.
How diverse are private high schools in Richmond City?
Richmond City private high schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Richmond City?
50% of private high schools in Richmond City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

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