2026 placement
#1
Virginia · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#1 of 14 ranked schools in Virginia
View placement details: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, VirginiaRudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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 14 ranked schools in Virginia | 14 | 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 | #816 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Virginia | #22 of 59 ranked schools in Virginia | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Virginia |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #1854 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 2672 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Virginia | #39 of 56 ranked schools in Virginia | 56 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Virginia |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #1083 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 1593 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Virginia | #14 of 24 ranked schools in Virginia | 24 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Virginia |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #271 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 1217 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #1464 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 1503 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Virginia | #39 of 40 ranked schools in Virginia | 40 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Virginia |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
Published . These placements are retained from this past edition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools Historical placement | State · Virginia | #1 of 16 ranked schools in Virginia | 16 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, VirginiaReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Virginia |