Featured School: Prince William Academy
Woodbridge, VA
Prince William Academy prepares students for a rapidly changing global environment through its Character Development Program. Our curriculum is designed to meet students' individual learning needs. We provide foreign languages for all students starting at age 2. Starting in Jr K all of our students take Spanish and either Mandarin or Arabic as part of our curriculum.  The educational environment at Prince William Academy is designed to celebrate the uniqueness of each child and every family in our community. Prince William Academy is accredited by the Virginia Council for Private Schools, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, American Camp Association, Southern Association of Independent Schools and is certified by SEVP to accept international students. 
Fresta Valley Christian School Photo - Senior and kindergarten classes of 2019

Top 20 Best Virginia Private High Schools Belonging to Cognia (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 34 private high schools belonging to Cognia serving 10,389 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Cognia in Virginia include Fairfax Christian School, Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, and Norfolk Collegiate School.
The average tuition cost is $18,100, which is lower than the Virginia private high school average tuition cost of $18,288.
56% of private high schools belonging to Cognia in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Cognia in Virginia (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairfax Christian School
Fairfax Christian School Photo - Fairfax Christian School lower school students benefit from exceptional teachers, and advanced curriculum.
(Christian)
(11)
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo - Team work in Community Class
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Grades: 1-12
| 74 students
K12 Private Academy
11720 Plaza America Drive Suite 900
Reston, VA 20190
(855) 653-4141
Grades: K-12
| 3,087 students
Peninsula Catholic High School
Peninsula Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Grades: 8-12
| 286 students
Fusion Academy Alexandria
Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Fusion Academy Loudoun
Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
19300 Promenade Dr., Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Reston
Fusion Academy Reston Photo - In our mixed-media art studio students can discover their artistic passions or continue their love of creating art. We offer painting, drawing, graphic design, and many more different mediums for students to express themselves through art.
Alternative School
(1)
11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Tysons
Fusion Academy Tysons Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Banner Christian School
Banner Christian School Photo - Spirit Week gives our students a chance to show their school spirit and pride.
(Christian)
(1)
1501 S. Providence Rd
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 276-5200
Grades: K-12
| 238 students
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Grades: PK-12
| 365 students
Fresta Valley Christian School
Fresta Valley Christian School Photo - Senior and kindergarten classes of 2019
(Christian)
(3)
6428 Wilson Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 364-1929
Grades: PK-12
| 250 students
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo - Chapel Monday morning 2024
(Christian)
8067 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 730-7300
Grades: 6-12
| 349 students
Guardian Christian Academy
Guardian Christian Academy Photo
(Church of the Nazarene)
(12)
6851 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 715-3210
Grades: PK-12
| 377 students
Hargrave Military Academy
All-boys (Baptist)
(6)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
The Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
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)
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Grades: K-12
| 630 students
The Keystone School
The Keystone School Photo
(1)
11720 Plaza America Drive 9th Floor
Reston, VA 20190
(800) 255-4937
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Grades: 8-12
| 113 students
Norfolk Christian Schools
Norfolk Christian Schools Photo - Norfolk Christian Upper School Campus
(Christian)
(2)
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Grades: PK-12
| 764 students
Norfolk Collegiate School
Norfolk Collegiate School Photo - Middle school students use the green room to film a short video for class. The room is equipped with movie editing software, iPads and more for students to utilize.
(5)
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Grades: PK-12
| 589 students
Oakcrest School
Oakcrest School Photo - Oakcrest School is an independent school for girls in grades 6-12 guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church. For over 45 years, the school has provided an exceptional liberal arts education to girls of all faiths while fulfilling its mission to challenge and inspire its students to thrive in college and throughout their lives. Learn more at Oakcrest.org.
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
1619 Crowell Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 790-5450
Grades: 6-12
| 302 students
Pinnacle Academy
Pinnacle Academy Photo - Pinnacle Academy STEM Night has been a well celebrated event for years. Students and staff work together and recognize the STEM in our everyday lives via various fun and educational activities.
(23)
14120 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Grades: NS-12
| 242 students
Redeemer Classical School
Redeemer Classical School Photo
(Christian)
1688 Indian Trail Road
Keezletown, VA 22832
(540) 437-0880
Grades: PK-12
| 269 students
Richmond Christian School
Richmond Christian School Photo - Chapel service during Spiritual Emphasis Week
(Christian)
(6)
6511 Belmont Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-3193
Grades: K-12
| 296 students
Suffolk Christian Academy
Suffolk Christian Academy Photo - Lady Knights shine like royalty at Homecoming.
(Christian)
917 Carolina Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 809-6606
Grades: PK-12
| 269 students
Summit Christian Academy
Summit Christian Academy Photo - Class of 2019 Graduates
(Christian)
4209 Big Bethel Road
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 208-6701
Grades: PK-12
| 244 students
The Sycamore School
(3)
1550 Wilson Blvd. Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 717-5360
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax Photo - Trinity is blessed to offer Athletics programs to students in Grades 6 through 12. There are 36 different teams at Trinity which compete and practice over three seasons: fall, winter, and spring.
(Christian)
(8)
11204 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-8787
Grades: K-12
| 750 students
Hidayah Academy
(Islamic)
(1)
20685 Fernbank Ct
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 844-0424
Grades: 6-12
| 62 students
Ivy Leage Academy
(Christian)
(2)
4413 Wishart Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 502-4507
Grades: K-11
| 44 students
Lynnhaven School
Lynnhaven School Photo - Often, students will present at various conferences across the commonwealth.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
1538 East Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 750-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Roadstead Montesorri High School
Montessori School
400 W. Olney Rd., Suite E.
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 319-0663
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
St. Michael The Archangel High School
(Catholic)
(3)
6301 Campus Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(154) 041-9802
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Thurgood Marshall School & Leadership Academy
Special Education School
5707 Salem Run Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 412-0992
Grades: 3-12
| 23 students

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