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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 94 private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) serving 28,261 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.

The private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia include Episcopal High School, Hampton Roads Academy, and Cape Henry Collegiate.

The average tuition cost is $28,576, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,321.

38% of private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Browne Academy Photo - Founded in 1941, Browne was the first integrated preschool in Virginia.

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!

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!

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

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

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.

Loudoun Country Day School Photo - Third grade classes traditionally collect food and provide gift cards for Interfaith Relief as part of their community service projects. Their goal is to collect enough food and gift cards for 100 complete Thanksgiving dinners.

Community High School Photo - Community High School was founded in 2002 with a commitment to seminar-style (discussion-based) classes and progressive education. Our rigorous and diverse curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty of scholars and artists prepares students to succeed at the college level.

Norfolk Christian Schools Photo - Norfolk Christian Upper School Campus

Fredericksburg Academy Photo - Fredericksburg Academy students are scholars, athletes, artists, and leaders. Our curriculum is designed to build both knowledge and goodness.

The New Community School Photo - Massey Hall at The New Community School

New Vistas School Photo - Beyond the Walls

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