Top 20 Best Virginia Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 45 blue ribbon private schools serving 17,970 students in Virginia.
The best top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, Saint Ann Catholic School and Nativity Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $10,843, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,289.
93% of blue ribbon private schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Virginia Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
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
608 students
Year: n/a
Saint Ann Catholic School
Saint Ann Catholic School Photo - Believe. Achieve. Inspire. These three words embody the guiding principal of Saint Ann Catholic School where we develop students who follow the example of Christ in learning, leading and caring.
(Catholic)
(6)
980 N Frederick Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
259 students
Year: 2011
St. Ambrose School
St. Ambrose School Photo - Saint Ambrose Catholic School, Where your child is known and loved.
(Catholic)
(4)
3827 Woodburn Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
162 students
Year: 2010
All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School Photo - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) opportunities are available at all grade levels from Lego More to Math, Simple Machines and WeDo Programs to Google Chromebooks, Google Classroom, VEX Programming and Robotics Club.
(Catholic)
(2)
9294 Stonewall Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-4400
457 students
Year: 2009
Basilica School of Saint Mary
Basilica School of Saint Mary Photo - Entrance to our School
(Catholic)
(1)
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
714 students
Year: 2009
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1461
1,180 students
Year: 1994
1417 W Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
302 students
Year: 2018
Charlottesville Catholic School
Charlottesville Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1205 Pen Park Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
368 students
Year: 2005, 2014, 2023
Christ The King Catholic School
Christ The King Catholic School Photo - We love out Cougar students and families!
(Catholic)
3401 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 625-4951
249 students
Year: 2015
Holy Cross Academy
Holy Cross Academy Photo - Call today to schedule your tour!
(Catholic)
(1)
250 Stafford Lakes Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1600
488 students
Year: 2012
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
8800 Braddock Rd
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 978-7117
430 students
Year: 2008
Immanuel Christian School
Immanuel Christian School Photo - At Immanuel, our students flourish in an atmosphere of encouragement to take intellectual risks and discover the furthest limit of their gifts and abilities. Every grade features hands-on learning experiences to enhance curriculum. Each year, our second grade students look forward to a participating in a fossil hunt.
(Christian)
(18)
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
610 students
Year: 2015
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
360 students
Year: 2003
Nativity Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
6398 Nativity Ln
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 455-2300
294 students
Year: 2008, 2009
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School Photo - Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Vienna, VA
(Catholic)
(12)
8601 Wolftrap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 938-3600
555 students
Year: 2005
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
8250 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 262-1770
353 students
Year: 2011
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Photo - For Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior...the reason we do what we do at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
(Catholic)
(4)
52 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-2754
367 students
Year: 2009
Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Sacred Heart Academy, Winchester, VA
(Catholic)
(1)
110 Keating Dr
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7177
278 students
Year: 2013
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.
(Catholic)
540 Central Blvd
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
175 students
Year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
(2)
2024 N Randolph St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 527-5423
467 students
Year: 2009, 2022
Saint Bridget School
Saint Bridget School Photo
(Catholic)
6011 York Rd
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-1994
513 students
Year: 2007
St. Edward-epiphany School
St. Edward-epiphany School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
10701 W Huguenot Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-2881
490 students
Year: 2012
St. Gregory The Great School
St. Gregory The Great School Photo - Happy Students!
(Catholic)
5343 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1811
601 students
Year: 2007
Saint James Catholic School
Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.
(Catholic)
830 W Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
495 students
Year: 1999, 2014, 2020
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
750 Peachtree Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 880-4350
543 students
Year: 2007
St. Leo The Great School
St. Leo The Great School Photo
(Catholic)
3704 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-1211
366 students
Year: 2006
St. Luke Catholic School
St. Luke Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
7005 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1508
239 students
Year: 2014
St. Mark Catholic School
St. Mark Catholic School Photo - STEM curriculum is a hallmark program at ST. MARK.
(Catholic)
(2)
9972 Vale Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 281-9103
338 students
Year: 2015
9501 Gayton Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-1048
386 students
Year: 2004
St. Matthew's School
St. Matthew's School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
3316 Sandra Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-2455
494 students
Year: 2011
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Saint Patrick Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
409 students
Year: 2013
St. Theresa Catholic School
St. Theresa Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten through eighth grade science labs.
(Catholic)
21370 St. Theresa Lane
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-3577
426 students
Year: 2010
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School Photo - Welcome to St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School!
(Catholic)
(6)
13750 Marys Way
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-4447
454 students
Year: 2011
St. Thomas More Cathedral School
(Catholic)
105 N. Thomas Street
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
404 students
Year: 2006
St. Timothy School
(Catholic)
13809 Poplar Tree Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-9408
720 students
Year: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Virginia?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, Saint Ann Catholic School and Nativity Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Virginia?
45 blue ribbon private schools are located in Virginia.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $10,843, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,289.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Virginia?
Virginia blue ribbon private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
93% of blue ribbon private schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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