Top 20 Best Virginia Private Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 88 private schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) serving 30,147 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The best top ranked belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) private schools in Virginia include Browne Academy, Blue Ridge School and The Langley School.
The average tuition cost is $32,742, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,289.
35% of private schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) 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
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 (Episcopal)
(1)
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 992-0654
Grades: 9-12
| 158 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
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) 842-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 343 students
Grace Episcopal School
Grace Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(2)
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
Grades: NS-5
| 109 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
Oak Hill Academy
Oak Hill Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(4)
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth Of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Grades: 8-12
| 102 students
Randolph-Macon Academy
Randolph-Macon Academy Photo - R-MA has a 100% university acceptance rate, every year. The Class of 2023 graduated 58 students who received over $19.3 million in scholarships.
(Methodist)
(1)
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Grades: 6-12
| 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
| 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
Virginia Beach Friends School
Virginia Beach Friends School Photo - Student artwork is displayed at Norfolk International Airport.
Special Program Emphasis (Friends)
1537 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-7534
Grades: NS-8
| 163 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
Williamsburg Christian Academy
Williamsburg Christian Academy Photo - Learning at WCA is personalized to the way in which God created them. WCA has teachers specially trained to teach to students who learn best in non-traditional ways or who may need accommodations to help them learn best. This includes the incorporation of IEP's into a personalized learning plan (PEP) when required.
(Christian)
(8)
101 School House Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1978
Grades: K-12
| 212 students
2400 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-4804
Grades: NS-8
| 224 students
Benedictine College Preparatory
Benedictine College Preparatory Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
12829 River Road
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 708-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Broadwater Academy
3500 Broadwater Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(757) 442-9041
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Grades: PK-8
| 292 students
Chatham Hall
Chatham Hall Photo - Chatham Hall's campus was built to promote community and collaboration.
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 122 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.
Special Program Emphasis (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
Special Education School
(5)
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
Grades: 3-12
| 146 students
Eastern Mennonite School
Eastern Mennonite School Photo
(Mennonite)
(5)
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Grades: K-12
| 377 students
ED Anywhere
ED Anywhere Photo - Come and visit our Virginia campus for homeschool student needing added attention from class room teacher.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 433-0805
Grades: 6-12
| 1,900 students
Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program
(Episcopal)
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Grades: 9-12
| 465 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
| 1,062 students
Foxcroft School
Foxcroft School Photo - Cherry Blossoms in bloom
All-girls
(1)
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Grades: 9-12
| 173 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: NS-12
| students
Green Hedges School
Green Hedges School Photo
(8)
415 Windover Ave, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
Grades: NS-8
| 185 students
Greenbrier Christian Academy
Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo - The Early Childhood Center at Greenbrier Christian Academy was voted "Best of Chesapeake" in 2009.
(Christian)
311 Kempsville Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
Grades: PK-12
| 557 students
Grymes Memorial School
Grymes Memorial School Photo - Grymes is situated on 42 beautiful rural acres, offering ample space to bring learning and play to the great outdoors.
(3)
13775 Spicers Mill Rd
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-1010
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
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