The average private high school acceptance rate in Virginia is 82% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Virginia is St. Anne's-belfield School, with an acceptance rate of 35%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 35%
87%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 69%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Virginia (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Episcopal High School![Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program]( "Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
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: 40%
Grades: 9-12
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 1-12
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: K-12
15452 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 8-12
44983 Knoll Square, Room 153
Ashburn, VA 20147
(877) 382-2015
Ashburn, VA 20147
(877) 382-2015
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
20577 Ashburn Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 956-5020
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 956-5020
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 8-12
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: PK-12
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 1-12
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
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: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 5-12
1550 Wilson Blvd. Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 717-5360
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 717-5360
Rank: #1919.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 8-12
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #2222.
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
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
2501 Academy Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
14836 Ashdale Ave
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 670-7127
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 670-7127
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
15100 Millwood School Ln
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-3200
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-3200
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
819 Buford Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-0197
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-0197
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
10713 Tidewater Trl
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 372-9699
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 372-9699
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
1901 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
6511 Belmont Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-3193
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-3193
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Virginia Episcopal School![Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.]( "Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
400 VES Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bishop Ireton High School![Bishop Ireton High School Photo - receiving Communion at Mass]( "Bishop Ireton High School Photo - receiving Communion at Mass")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: 9-12
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-7606
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-7606
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: PK-12
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Virginia average private high schools acceptance rate is 82% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Virginia?
The top ranked private high schools in Virginia include St. Anne's-belfield School, Episcopal High School and The Madeira School.
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