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Top 20 Best Virginia Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 47 private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) serving 20,274 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Virginia include Fairfax Christian School, Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School, and Episcopal High School.
The average tuition cost is $23,435, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,311.
57% of private schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Virginia (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue Ridge School
Blue Ridge School Photo - Battle House is the home of the Advancement and Admissions office, as well as the Alumni Reception Room.
All-boys
(1)
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Cape Henry Collegiate
Cape Henry Collegiate Photo
(7)
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Grades: PK-12
| 1,072 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
Fishburne Military School
Fishburne Military School Photo
All-boys
(2)
255 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 150 students
K12 Private Academy
11720 Plaza America Drive Suite 900
Reston, VA 20190
(855) 653-4141
Grades: K-12
| 3,087 students
Norfolk Academy
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.
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
Grades: 1-12
| 1,208 students
The Nysmith School
The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.
Special Program Emphasis
(15)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 698 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
Williamsburg Christian Academy
Williamsburg Christian Academy Photo - Learning at WCA is personalized to the way in which God created them. WCA has teachers specially trained to teach to students who learn best in non-traditional ways or who may need accommodations to help them learn best. This includes the incorporation of IEP's into a personalized learning plan (PEP) when required.
(Christian)
(14)
101 School House Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1978
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
Bean Tree Learning
Daycare / Preschool
43629 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 223-3110
Grades: PK-K
| 249 students
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,153 students
The Carmel School
The Carmel School Photo - The Carmel School
(Christian)
(5)
9020 Jericho Road
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-3288
Grades: PK-12
| 244 students
Charlottesville Catholic School
Charlottesville Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1205 Pen Park Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
Grades: PK-8
| 368 students
The Covenant School
The Covenant School Photo
(Christian)
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
Grades: PK-12
| 759 students
Eastern Mennonite School
Eastern Mennonite School Photo
(Mennonite)
(5)
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Grades: K-12
| 377 students
Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program
(Episcopal)
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo - Grace Christian School has worked diligently over the years to refine our emphasis on Christian worldview integration in all aspects of our educational program. Our desire is to teach our students to live their lives "coram Deo"; in the presence of God, under the authority of God, and to the glory of God.
(Christian)
(2)
19 S Market Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-0937
Grades: NS-12
| 328 students
Greenbrier Christian Academy
Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo - The Early Childhood Center at Greenbrier Christian Academy was voted "Best of Chesapeake" in 2009.
(Christian)
311 Kempsville Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
Grades: PK-12
| 557 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
Isle Of Wight Academy
17111 Courthouse Highway
Isle Of Wight, VA 23397
(757) 357-3866
Grades: PK-12
| 702 students
Kenston Forest School
(Christian)
75 Ridge Road
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-7218
Grades: PK-12
| 409 students
Middleton Academy
Alternative School
3460 Commission Ct # 200
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-7882
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Montessori School Of Mclean
Montessori School Of Mclean Photo - Lower Elementary students learning about the sun and the rotation of the Earth
Montessori School
1711 Kirby Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 790-1049
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
1265 Laskin Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1284
Grades: PK-5
| 96 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
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Photo - For Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior...the reason we do what we do at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
(Catholic)
(4)
52 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-2754
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
Providence Academy
Providence Academy Photo - Providence Academy students participate in a variety of community service activities throughout the school year.
(Christian)
(10)
835 Lee Ave. SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-9259
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
St. Christopher's School
All-boys (Episcopal)
(6)
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Grades: PK-12
| 985 students
St. Edward-epiphany School
St. Edward-epiphany School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
10701 W Huguenot Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-2881
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
17700 Dominican Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Saint Patrick Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
St. Pius X School
St. Pius X School Photo
(Catholic)
7800 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 588-6171
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Southampton Academy
Southampton Academy Photo
26495 Old Plank Rd
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-2512
Grades: PK-12
| 377 students
Southeast Academy
Southeast Academy Photo - K-12 Accredited Private Online School: Southeast Academy offers a, flexible, customized education for your child!
(Christian)
(4)
137 Palmer Avenue
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7777
Grades: NS-12
| 299 students
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