For the 2025 school year, there are 56 private high schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) serving 20,853 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 $18,288.
Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Grades: PK-12
| 1,072 students
255 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 150 students
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
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]( "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
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]( "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
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Grades: NS-12
| 1,214 students
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
Benedictine College Preparatory![Benedictine College Preparatory Photo]( "Benedictine College Preparatory Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
12829 River Road
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 708-9500
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 708-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
2100 Planters Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2220
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 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
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 467-2881
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
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.]( "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
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Grades: PK-12
| 1,690 students
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
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.]( "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
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
The Covenant School![The Covenant School Photo]( "The Covenant School Photo")
(Christian)
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
Grades: PK-12
| 759 students
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Grades: K-12
| 377 students
Episcopal High School![Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program]( "Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program")
(Episcopal)
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Grades: PK-12
| 1,037 students
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Grades: PK-12
| 326 students
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Grades: PK-12
| 641 students
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
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
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Kenston Forest School
(Christian)
75 Ridge Road
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-7218
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-7218
Grades: PK-12
| 409 students
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
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.]( "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
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5581
Grades: 8-12
| 113 students
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Grades: 8-12
| 204 students
15100 Millwood School Ln
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-3200
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-3200
Grades: PK-12
| 260 students
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Grades: PK-12
| 919 students
4211 Hermitage Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-2494
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-2494
Grades: 5-12
| 229 students
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Grades: PK-12
| 764 students
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Grades: PK-12
| 589 students
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