Fishburne Military School

255 South Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA, 22980-0229
Tel: (540)946-7700
Grades: 7 - 12 | 169 students
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Fishburne Military School is a private all boys boarding school for grades 7 through 12 & PG Basketball- turning potential into achievement since 1879. Fishburne overlooks the city of Waynesboro in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Distinguished as the oldest and smallest of Virginia's Military Schools, we offer individualized attention in a caring, family oriented environment. Class size averages 8-10 students per instructor, ensuring each Fishburne Cadet receives the academic instruction and supervision necessary for a well-rounded education.

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Fishburne Military School
School Type Military School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Year Founded 1897
Student Body
Total Students 169 students
Student Body Type All-boys
% Students of Color 31% (VA School Avg.: 21%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 10 students
Classroom dress code Formal
(cadet uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $26,400
% on Financial Aid 30%
Admissions Director Brock Selkow

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  • Fishburne Military School is a private all boys boarding school for grades 7 through 12 & PG Basketball- turning potential into achievement since 1879. Fishburne overlooks the city of Waynesboro in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Distinguished as the oldest and smallest of Virginia's Military Schools, we offer individualized attention in a caring, family oriented environment. Class size averages ten students per instructor, ensuring each Fishburne Cadet receives the academic instruction and supervision necessary for a well-rounded education.

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Fishburne Military School
Gr. 7-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. PK-12 | 2.5 mi. away
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Gr. K-6 | 2.6 mi. away
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Gr. PK-6 | 4.8 mi. away
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Gr. 1-12 | 4.8 mi. away
Afton Christian School
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