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Top 20 Best Virginia Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 57 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 25,265 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.

The private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia include The Madeira School, BASIS Independent McLean, and Episcopal High School.

The average tuition cost is $36,585, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average tuition cost of $18,156.

42% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/lower-school/welcome

BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Fourth graders illustrate the importance of kindness.

Blue Ridge School Photo - Battle House is the home of the Advancement and Admissions office, as well as the Alumni Reception Room.

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Graduation Day is a happy day!

St. Margaret's School Photo - A Faith-Centered Episcopal School Where We Practice "The Gospel of Do"

Wakefield School Photo - Our Design Lab is a specialized area where students explore their technology and engineering skills using technology such as 3D printers, a laser cutter, a CNC machine, Vex Robotics, paper circuits, Makey Makeys, and digital video equipment including green screens. Pictured is our robotics class designing, building, and programming the robots for a battle. May the best bot win!

Norfolk Academy Photo - Norfolk Academy's Wynne-Darden stadium features a turf field for football and lacrosse. The school has more than 70 athletic teams, and the majority of students participate in at least one season of athletics. Facilities include multiple playing fields, several gymnasiums, a weight room, and an indoor pool.

Miller School Of Albemarle Photo - The main academic building, called Old Main" today, was the first building constructed on the Miller School of Albemarle's 1,600-acre campus.

Massanutten Military Academy Photo - Massanutten Military Academy is proud to be one of the only 16 co-ed military schools in the country with cadets hailing from 28 different states and 8 countries.

Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program

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.

Foxcroft School Photo - Cherry Blossoms in bloom

St. Catherines School Photo - While St. Catherine's believes single sex education is the ideal learning environment, we also know that men and women will live and work together for the rest of their lives. The school works closely with St. Christopher's to provide a Coordinate Program in the Upper School.

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