Top 20 Best Virginia Nonsectarian Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 426 nonsectarian private schools in Virginia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Virginia.
The best top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Virginia include Browne Academy, Richmond Waldorf School and Fishburne Military School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Virginia (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
BASIS Independent McLean
BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Fourth graders illustrate the importance of kindness.
(5)
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
Grades: PK-12
| 608 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
| 1,067 students
Congressional School
Congressional School Photo
(21)
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Grades: NS-8
| 462 students
Edlin School
Edlin School Photo - A few of our lovely 2nd Graders!
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Grades: PK-8
| 167 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
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo - Serving Gifted to Profoundly Gifted learners in Northern Virginia.
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Grades: 1-12
| 68 students
K12 Private Academy
11720 Plaza America Drive Suite 900
Reston, VA 20190
(855) 653-4141
Grades: K-12
| 3,087 students
The Langley School
The Langley School Photo
(3)
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Grades: NS-8
| 534 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
| 1,207 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
(6)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 665 students
Pinnacle Academy
Pinnacle Academy Photo - The Pinnacle Academy Future City team was invited to meet with President Barack Obama and present their winning project at the White House Science Fair.
(22)
14120 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Grades: NS-12
| 242 students
Richmond Waldorf School
Richmond Waldorf School Photo - Kindergarten and preschool is meant for the development of healthy social skills, work habits, and a strong sense of self! Through daily artistic activities children nurture their imaginations all while developing a foundation for learning. A balance of work and play is beautifully weaved with song, story, and games to promote a healthy, happy childhood.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Grades: PK-8
| 211 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.
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
Grades: PK-12
| 358 students
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(13)
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Grades: NS-8
| 227 students
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Fusion Academy Loudoun
Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
19300 Promenade Dr., Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Fusion Academy Reston
Fusion Academy Reston Photo - In our mixed-media art studio students can discover their artistic passions or continue their love of creating art. We offer painting, drawing, graphic design, and many more different mediums for students to express themselves through art.
Alternative School
(1)
11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Fusion Academy Tysons
Fusion Academy Tysons Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Hampton Roads International Montessori School
Hampton Roads International Montessori School Photo - Our students love coming to school! They are engaged; exploring, learning, growing and becoming independent by using interactive materials and hands-on experiences beginning at 16 months and continuing through 12 years of age. #HRIMS #HamptonRoadsInternationalMontessoriSchool
Montessori School
(2)
11790 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 200
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-8950
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
769 Round Hill Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 877-5552
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
12345 Gayton Rd.
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 740-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
2400 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-4804
Grades: NS-8
| 224 students
Alternative Paths Training School - Alexandria
Special Education School
5632 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 348-5361
Grades: 1-12
| 220 students
The Axon School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
20608 Gordon Park Square #170
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 828-5863
Grades: 1-8
| students
Bean Tree Learning
Daycare / Preschool
43629 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 223-3110
Grades: NS-K
| 300 students
Belle Meade Montessori School
Belle Meade Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
353 F.T. Valley Rd
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-8970
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Blue Bird Of Alexandria
Alternative School
346 Commerce St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
Broadwater Academy
3500 Broadwater Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(757) 442-9041
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Brunswick Academy
Brunswick Academy Photo - Class of 2020
2100 Planters Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2220
Grades: NS-12
| 342 students
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Grades: PK-8
| 292 students
Cardinal Montessori School
Montessori School
1424 G Street
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-3810
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
Carlisle School
Carlisle School Photo - Carlisle was named among the top 4,000 STEM schools in the nation and #125 in Virginia by Newsweek.
(2)
300 Carlisle Rd
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 632-7288
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Chesapeake Academy
107 Steamboat Rd.
Irvington, VA 22480
(804) 438-5575
Grades: PK-8
| 122 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
| 108 students
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