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Most Selective Private High Schools in Virginia

The average private high school acceptance rate in Virginia is 82% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Virginia is Episcopal High School, with an acceptance rate of 35%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 35% 87% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 69%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Virginia (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 9-12
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
St. Anne's-belfield School
St. Anne's-belfield School Photo
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #33.
The Madeira School
The Madeira School Photo - Capitol Hill internships in the offices of senators and representatives are a hallmark of the junior year at Madeira
All-girls
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 9-12
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Rank: #44.
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo - Team work in Community Class
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 1-12
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Rank: #55.
Woodberry Forest School
Woodberry Forest School Photo
All-boys
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 49%
Grades: 9-12
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Graduation Day is a happy day!
All-boys (Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: 7-12
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Veritas School
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Rank: #88.
Ad Fontes Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: K-12
15452 Lee Highway
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
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
20577 Ashburn Road
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
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 8-12
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Rank: #1313.
Fredericksburg Academy
Fredericksburg Academy Photo - Fredericksburg Academy students are scholars, athletes, artists, and leaders. Our curriculum is designed to build both knowledge and goodness.
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: PK-12
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Chesapeake Bay Academy
Chesapeake Bay Academy Photo - Empowering children who learn differently for over 30 years.
Special Education School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 1-12
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Fairfax Christian School
Fairfax Christian School Photo - Fairfax Christian School lower school students benefit from exceptional teachers, and advanced curriculum.
(Christian)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Hampton Roads Academy
Hampton Roads Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Summit Christian Academy
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
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
The Sycamore School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 5-12
1550 Wilson Blvd. Suite 300
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.
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Grades: 9-12
49 Seahorse Lane
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
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Wakefield County Day School
Wakefield County Day School Photo - By meeting our volunteer first-responders, our youngest students learn to be responsible citizens and to appreciate those who help others.
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
1059 Zachery Taylor Hwy
Flint Hill, VA 22627
(540) 635-8555
Rank: #2222.
Oak Hill Academy Admissions
Oak Hill Academy Admissions Photo
(Baptist)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Grades: 8-12
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth Of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
2501 Academy Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Evangel Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
14836 Ashdale Ave
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 670-7127
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Millwood School
Millwood School Photo - Millwood Upper School www.millwoodschool.org
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
15100 Millwood School Ln
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-3200
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Norfolk Christian Schools
Norfolk Christian Schools Photo - Norfolk Christian Upper School Campus
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Wakefield School
Wakefield School Photo - Wakefield School is situated on 68 acres in the beautiful rolling hills of Virginia Piedmont horse country. The famous drive up our hill becomes one of the most fond memories for our Wakefield families. In addition to the stunning mountain views and breathtaking sunrises, our students benefit from the expansive outdoor classroom that this natural setting provides.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Buford Road Christian Academy
Buford Road Christian Academy Photo - Buford Road Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
819 Buford Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 922-3646
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Immanuel Christian School
Immanuel Christian School Photo - At Immanuel, our students flourish in an atmosphere of encouragement to take intellectual risks and discover the furthest limit of their gifts and abilities. Every grade features hands-on learning experiences to enhance curriculum. Each year, our second grade students look forward to a participating in a fossil hunt.
(Christian)
(18)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Lighthouse Academy Of Fredericksburg
Montessori School (Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
10713 Tidewater Trl
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 372-9699
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Restoration Preparatory Academy
Restoration Preparatory Academy Photo - Student Activities
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
1901 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Richmond Christian School
Richmond Christian School Photo - Chapel service during Spiritual Emphasis Week
(Christian)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
6511 Belmont Rd.
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.
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
400 VES Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bishop Ireton High School
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
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Oak Hill Christian School
Oak Hill Christian School Photo - Reading is emphasized in all grades. Students enjoy reading even in their free time.
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: PK-12
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
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 2024-25.
What are the most selective private high schools in Virginia?
The top ranked private high schools in Virginia include Episcopal High School, St. Anne's-belfield School and The Madeira School.

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