Providence Classical School Photo - Our head of school, Susan Oweis, interacts with students throughout the school day. Her office is a popular spot for student visits. Every student is known and loved.

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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 81 private elementary schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) serving 25,516 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia include Hampton Roads Academy, Cape Henry Collegiate, and The Langley School.
The average tuition cost is $25,971, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average tuition cost of $13,811.
38% of private elementary schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Browne Academy
Browne Academy Photo - Founded in 1941, Browne was the first integrated preschool in Virginia.
(9)
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Grades: NS-8
| 205 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
Congressional School
Congressional School Photo
(21)
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Grades: NS-8
| 480 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
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Graduation Day is a happy day!
All-boys (Baptist)
(2)
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Grace Episcopal School
Grace Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(2)
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
Grades: NS-5
| 109 students
The Langley School
The Langley School Photo
(3)
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Grades: NS-8
| 521 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
Randolph-Macon Academy
Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
(Methodist)
(1)
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Grades: 6-12
| 274 students
St. Margaret's School
St. Margaret's School Photo - Crew Team Morning Practice with a Beautiful Sunrise on the Rappahannock River
All-girls (Episcopal)
444 S Water Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
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
(Episcopal)
1000 Saint Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Grades: NS-12
| 1,214 students
Wakefield School
Wakefield School Photo - Wakefield School is situated on 68 acres in the beautiful rolling hills of Virginia Piedmont horse country. The famous drive up our hill becomes one of the most fond memories for our Wakefield families. In addition to the stunning mountain views and breathtaking sunrises, our students benefit from the expansive outdoor classroom that this natural setting provides.
(4)
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo - Grizzy makes an appearance at our annual Pep Rally, exciting his many fans in the crowd!
(13)
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Grades: NS-8
| 231 students
Orchard House Middle School
Orchard House Middle School Photo
All-girls
500 N Allen Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 228-2436
Grades: 5-8
| 81 students
2400 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-4804
Grades: NS-8
| 224 students
Brunswick Academy
Brunswick Academy Photo - Class of 2020
2100 Planters Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2220
Grades: PK-12
| 322 students
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Grades: PK-8
| 292 students
Chesapeake Academy
107 Steamboat Rd.
Irvington, VA 22480
(804) 438-5575
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Chesapeake Bay Academy
Chesapeake Bay Academy Photo - Empowering children who learn differently for over 30 years.
Special Education School
(2)
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Collegiate School
Collegiate School Photo
(1)
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Grades: PK-12
| 1,639 students
Commonwealth Academy
Commonwealth Academy Photo
(5)
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
Grades: 5-12
| 146 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
Flint Hill School
Flint Hill School Photo - When students are known, challenged, and supported as they develop from adolescence into adulthood, there is no limit to what they can achieve in college and beyond.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Grades: PK-12
| 1,037 students
Fredericksburg Academy
Fredericksburg Academy Photo - Fredericksburg Academy students are scholars, athletes, artists, and leaders. Our curriculum is designed to build both knowledge and goodness.
(12)
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Grades: PK-12
| 326 students
Green Hedges School
Green Hedges School Photo
(8)
415 Windover Ave, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
Grades: NS-8
| 183 students
Grymes Memorial School
Grymes Memorial School Photo - Grymes is situated on 42 beautiful rural acres, offering ample space to bring learning and play to the great outdoors.
(3)
13775 Spicers Mill Rd
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-1010
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Hampton Roads Academy
Hampton Roads Academy Photo
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Grades: PK-12
| 641 students
Hargrave Military Academy
All-boys (Baptist)
(6)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
Highland School
(1)
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Grades: PK-12
| 503 students
The Hill School
The Hill School Photo - The Hill School
(13)
130 South Madison St
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
The Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
James River Day School
(2)
5039 Boonsboro Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-7385
Grades: K-8
| 249 students
Kenston Forest School
(Christian)
75 Ridge Road
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-7218
Grades: PK-12
| 409 students
Linton Hall School
Linton Hall School Photo - Linton Hall School, Catholic Education in the Benedictine Tradition Preschool -Grade 8 www.lintonhall.edu(703)368-3157
(Catholic)
(1)
9535 Linton Hall Rd
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
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