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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 56 private high schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) serving 20,788 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia include The Madeira School, Episcopal High School, and Hampton Roads Academy.
The average tuition cost is $33,206, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average tuition cost of $18,274.
39% of private high schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

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

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
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
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
Benedictine College Preparatory
Benedictine College Preparatory Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
12829 River Road
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 708-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
Brunswick Academy
Brunswick Academy Photo - Class of 2020
2100 Planters Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2220
Grades: PK-12
| 322 students
Catholic High School
Catholic High School Photo - Welcome! Welcome to Catholic High School! This building is a special place...It is home to the Crusaders. Come in and let us show you around!
(Catholic)
4552 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 467-2881
Grades: 9-12
| 414 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
Christchurch School
Christchurch School Photo - Christchurch is recognized for rigorous academics and a well-rounded college prep program. 100% of Christchurch students are accepted to four-year colleges, with the majority attending universities on the U.S. News & World Report's top 150 list.
(Episcopal)
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Grades: 9-12
| 210 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
Community High School
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.
Special Program Emphasis
302 Campbell Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
Grades: 9-12
| 63 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
| 449 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
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 Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Kenston Forest School
(Christian)
75 Ridge Road
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-7218
Grades: PK-12
| 409 students
The Madeira School
The Madeira School Photo - Capitol Hill internships in the offices of senators and representatives are a hallmark of the junior year at Madeira
All-girls
(1)
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Middleburg Academy, Inc.
Middleburg Academy, Inc. Photo - Student leadership positions help students to take ownership of their education.
Special Program Emphasis
35321 Notre Dame Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5581
Grades: 8-12
| 113 students
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Grades: 8-12
| 204 students
Millwood School
Millwood School Photo - Millwood Upper School www.millwoodschool.org
(2)
15100 Millwood School Ln
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-3200
Grades: PK-12
| 260 students
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Grades: PK-12
| 919 students
The New Community School
The New Community School Photo - Massey Hall at The New Community School
Special Education School
(1)
4211 Hermitage Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-2494
Grades: 5-12
| 229 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
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