Best private high schools in the Richmond metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best private high schools in the Richmond metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#25. Rise Academy

- Location: Richmond, VA
- Enrollment: 50 (4:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: C minus

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#24. Salem Christian School

- Location: Crozier, VA
- Enrollment: 114 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: C+

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#23. New Bridge Academy

- Location: Sandston, VA
- Enrollment: 115 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: C+

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#22. GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

- Location: Mechanicsville, VA
- Enrollment: 220 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B minus

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#21. Amelia Academy

- Location: Amelia Court House, VA
- Enrollment: 137 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B minus

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#20. Life Christian Academy

- Location: Colonial Heights, VA
- Enrollment: 171 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#19. Guardian Christian Academy

- Location: Chesterfield, VA
- Enrollment: 375 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B

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#18. Richmond Christian School

- Location: Chesterfield, VA
- Enrollment: 327 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#17. Grove Christian School

- Location: Richmond, VA
- Enrollment: 404 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#16. West End Christian School

- Location: Hopewell, VA
- Enrollment: 127 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#15. Cristo Rey Richmond High School

- Location: Richmond, VA
- Enrollment: 221 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#14. Lynnhaven School

- Location: Henrico, VA
- Enrollment: 34 (4:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#13. Richmond Academy

- Location: Richmond, VA
- Enrollment: 140 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#12. The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School

- Location: Powhatan, VA
- Enrollment: 368 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#11. Landmark Christian School

- Location: Richmond, VA
- Enrollment: 121 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#10. Benedictine College Preparatory

- Location: Richmond, VA
- Enrollment: 298 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#9. The Carmel School

- Location: Ruther Glen, VA
- Enrollment: 250 (5:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#8. Veritas School

- Location: Richmond, VA
- Enrollment: 678 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#7. Saint Gertrude High School

- Location: Richmond, VA
- Enrollment: 173 (5:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#6. Millwood School

- Location: Midlothian, VA
- Enrollment: 245 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#5. Trinity Episcopal School

- Location: Richmond, VA
- Enrollment: 513 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#4. St. Catherine's School

- Location: Richmond, VA
- Enrollment: 955 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#3. The Steward School

- Location: Richmond, VA
- Enrollment: 718 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+