The average private high school in Virginia was founded around 1976 (2024-25).
The oldest private high school in Virginia is Norfolk Academy, founded in 1728.
Year Founded Range: 1728
1950
Avg. Year Founded: 1902
Oldest Private High Schools in Virginia (2024-25)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1728
Grades: 1-12
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
Rank: #22.
Episcopal High School
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1839
Grades: 9-12
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1844
Grades: 6-12
235 W Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: 8-12
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: 8-12
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth Of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Mouth Of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1879
Grades: 7-12
255 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Roanoke Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-12
621 N. Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: 9-12
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1890
Grades: PK-12
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: 6-12
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Rank: #1111.
Chatham Hall
All-girls (Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: 9-12
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: 7-12
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1899
Grades: 8-12
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: 8-12
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1904
Grades: K-12
1301 Potomac School Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 749-6313
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 749-6313
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: 9-12
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: 9-12
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: 7-12
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Rank: #1919.
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Benedictine College Preparatory
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: 9-12
12829 River Road
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 708-9500
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 708-9500
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-12
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: 9-12
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-12
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Rank: #2424.
Virginia Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1916
Grades: 9-12
400 VES Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1917
Grades: K-12
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Christchurch School
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: 9-12
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
St. Margaret's School
All-girls (Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: 8-12
444 S Water Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: PK-12
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: NS-12
1000 Saint Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Rank: #3030.
Highland School
(1)
Founding Date: 1928
Grades: PK-12
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Rank: #3131.
Hampton Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1937
Grades: PK-12
2419 N Armistead Ave
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-7427
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-7427
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1944
Grades: PK-12
4254 Colonial Avenue Sw
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Rank: #3333.
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-12
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Rank: #3434.
Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: 9-12
4552 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 467-2881
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 467-2881
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: 1-10
128 Oakland School Way
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 293-9059
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 293-9059
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average private high schools founding year?
The Virginia average private high schools founding year is 1976 for 2024-25.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Virginia?
The top ranked private high schools in Virginia include Norfolk Academy, Episcopal High School and Stuart Hall School.
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