2026 placement
#1
Virginia · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#1 of 16 ranked schools in Virginia
View placement details: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, VirginiaRudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r1
Ranking highlights
All 2026 placements
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links & badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Virginia | #1 of 16 ranked schools in Virginia | 16 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Virginia No badge issued Report an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Virginia |
Other rankings
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #829 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Virginia | #24 of 65 ranked schools in Virginia | 65 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Virginia |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #1940 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 2826 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Virginia | #43 of 62 ranked schools in Virginia | 62 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Virginia |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #1123 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 1677 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Virginia | #17 of 28 ranked schools in Virginia | 28 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Virginia |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #272 of 1286 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 1286 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #1499 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 1542 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Virginia | #41 of 43 ranked schools in Virginia | 43 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Virginia |