For the 2024-25 school year, there are 46 blue ribbon private schools serving 18,651 students in Virginia.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School, and The Basilica School Of St. Mary.
The average tuition cost is $11,150, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,322.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Virginia Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Students
Year
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
694 students
Year: n/a
980 N Frederick Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
259 students
Year: 2011
3827 Woodburn Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
162 students
Year: 2010
9294 Stonewall Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-4400
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-4400
457 students
Year: 2009
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
713 students
Year: 2009
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
1,153 students
Year: 1994
1417 W Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
302 students
Year: 2018
Charlottesville Catholic School![Charlottesville Catholic School Photo]( "Charlottesville Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1205 Pen Park Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
368 students
Year: 2005, 2014, 2023
Christ The King Catholic School![Christ The King Catholic School Photo - We love out Cougar students and families!]( "Christ The King Catholic School Photo - We love out Cougar students and families!")
(Catholic)
3401 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 625-4951
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 625-4951
264 students
Year: n/a
250 Stafford Lakes Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1600
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1600
488 students
Year: 2012
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
630 students
Year: n/a
9535 Linton Hall Rd
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
360 students
Year: 2003
6398 Nativity Ln
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 455-2300
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 455-2300
299 students
Year: 2008, 2009
8601 Wolftrap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 938-3600
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 938-3600
555 students
Year: 2005
Our Lady Of Hope Catholic School![Our Lady Of Hope Catholic School Photo - Students arriving to school in the morning]( "Our Lady Of Hope Catholic School Photo - Students arriving to school in the morning")
(Catholic)
46633 Algonkian Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 433-6760
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 433-6760
237 students
Year: n/a
8250 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 262-1770
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 262-1770
365 students
Year: 2011
52 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-2754
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-2754
367 students
Year: 2009
110 Keating Dr
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7177
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7177
278 students
Year: 2013
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)
540 Central Blvd
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
148 students
Year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
2024 N Randolph St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 527-5423
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 527-5423
479 students
Year: 2009, 2022
10701 W Huguenot Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-2881
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-2881
540 students
Year: 2012
St. Gregory The Great School![St. Gregory The Great School Photo - Happy Students!]( "St. Gregory The Great School Photo - Happy Students!")
(Catholic)
5343 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1811
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1811
569 students
Year: 2007
Saint James Catholic School![Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.]( "Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.")
(Catholic)
830 W Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
495 students
Year: 1999, 2014, 2020
St. John The Beloved Academy
(Catholic)
6422 Linway Ter
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-7554
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-7554
254 students
Year: 2008
750 Peachtree Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 880-4350
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 880-4350
543 students
Year: 2007
St. Leo The Great School![St. Leo The Great School Photo]( "St. Leo The Great School Photo")
(Catholic)
3704 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-1211
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-1211
364 students
Year: 2006
7005 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1508
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1508
239 students
Year: 2014
9972 Vale Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 281-9103
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 281-9103
368 students
Year: 2015
St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
9501 Gayton Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-1048
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-1048
421 students
Year: 2004
3316 Sandra Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-2455
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-2455
479 students
Year: n/a
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
409 students
Year: 2013
St. Theresa Catholic School![St. Theresa Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten through eighth grade science labs.]( "St. Theresa Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten through eighth grade science labs.")
(Catholic)
21370 St. Theresa Lane
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-3577
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-3577
426 students
Year: 2010
13750 Marys Way
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-4447
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-4447
446 students
Year: n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Virginia?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School, and The Basilica School Of St. Mary.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Virginia?
46 blue ribbon private schools are located in Virginia.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $11,150, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,322.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Virginia?
Virginia blue ribbon private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
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