How much does private school cost in Virginia Beach?

Private school in Virginia Beach averages $13,200/year in 2026 — 7% above the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $8,600/year; independent and prep schools average $24,500/year. Virginia Beach has approximately 130 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Virginia Beach for 2026?

Virginia Beach private school tuition ranges from $5,400 to $32,000/year. The city average is $13,200/year ($1,100/month). Religious schools run lower at $8,600/year; top independent day schools can reach $32,000+.

How does Virginia Beach private school cost compare to the national average?

Virginia Beach private school tuition averages $13,200/year, which is 7% above the national average ($12,350/year). Virginia Beach sits close to the national average, with a mix of religious and independent schools across a wide price range.

What are the most affordable private schools in Virginia Beach?

The most affordable private schools in Virginia Beach are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $8,600/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Virginia Beach 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Virginia Beach?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Virginia Beach's average of $13,200/year, a household income of $110,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Virginia Beach average $13,200/year. 7% above national avg. Religious schools run $8,600/year; independent schools average $24,500/year.

City Average

$13,200

per year

Monthly Est.

$1,100

per month

Private Schools

130

in Virginia Beach

vs National

+$850

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Virginia Beach (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$10,800/yr

~$900/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$13,200/yr

~$1,100/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$16,200/yr

~$1,350/mo

Tuition by School Type in Virginia Beach

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$8,600/yr

+8% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$24,500/yr

-2% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$13,200/yr

+7% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Virginia Beach

Starting From

$5,400

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$13,200

Typical school

Top End

$32,000+

Elite prep schools

Most Virginia Beach private schools fall between $5,400 and $32,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Virginia Beach: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Norfolk Academy	$24,800–$27,200	Independent	1–12
Cape Henry Collegiate School	$22,400–$24,800	Independent	PK–12
Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School	$13,800	Catholic	9–12
Kellam High School (Public)	$0	Public (Reference)	9–12
Princess Anne High School (Public)	$0	Public (Reference)	9–12
Regent University School	$10,200–$12,400	Christian	K–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.