The average private school acceptance rate in Virginia is 84% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Virginia is St. Andrew's School, with an acceptance rate of 33%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 33%
79%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 60%
Most Selective Private Schools in Virginia (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. Andrew's School![St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.]( "St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: K-5
227 S Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Episcopal High School![Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program]( "Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 9-12
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: PK-8
1801 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
130 South Madison St
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 9-12
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 1-12
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 49%
Grades: 9-12
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: 7-12
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
St. Anne's Academy for Girls
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-6
6342 Mintbrook Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: K-12
15452 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 8-12
44983 Knoll Square, Room 153
Ashburn, VA 20147
(877) 382-2015
Ashburn, VA 20147
(877) 382-2015
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
20577 Ashburn Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 956-5020
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 956-5020
Rank: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Grades: PK-8
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
4345 Inn St
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2016
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2016
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-8
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 8-12
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Rank: #2121.
River Farm Forest School
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Grades: K-8
6744 S. Kings Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306
(571) 275-1561
Alexandria, VA 22306
(571) 275-1561
Rank: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: PK-12
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 1-12
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-5
6120 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 214-6705
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 214-6705
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Sacred Heart Catholic School![Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.]( "Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
540 Central Blvd
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Summit Christian Academy![Summit Christian Academy Photo - Class of 2019 Graduates]( "Summit Christian Academy Photo - Class of 2019 Graduates")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
4209 Big Bethel Road
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 208-6701
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 208-6701
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 5-12
1550 Wilson Blvd. Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 717-5360
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 717-5360
Rank: #3030.
Christchurch School![Christchurch School Photo - Christchurch is recognized for rigorous academics and a well-rounded college prep program. 100% of Christchurch students are accepted to four-year colleges, with the majority attending universities on the U.S. News & World Report's top 150 list.]( "Christchurch School Photo - Christchurch is recognized for rigorous academics and a well-rounded college prep program. 100% of Christchurch students are accepted to four-year colleges, with the majority attending universities on the U.S. News & World Report's top 150 list.")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Grades: 9-12
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-8
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Children's House Montessori School Of Reston
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-K
1625 Wiehle Ave
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 481-6678
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 481-6678
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 8-12
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
1059 Zachery Taylor Hwy
Flint Hill, VA 22627
(540) 635-8555
Flint Hill, VA 22627
(540) 635-8555
Rank: #3535.
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Grades: 8-12
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth Of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Mouth Of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average private schools acceptance rate?
The Virginia average private schools acceptance rate is 84% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools in Virginia include St. Andrew's School, Episcopal High School and St. Anne's-belfield School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Virginia?
The most selective private high school in Virginia is Episcopal High School, with an acceptance rate of 35%. The most selective private elementary school is St. Andrew's School, with an acceptance rate of 33%.
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