The average private school acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Virginia is Sullins Academy, with an acceptance rate of 14%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 14%
50%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 32%
Most Selective Private Schools in Virginia (2025-26)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Grades: PK-8
22218 Sullins Academy Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-4101
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-4101
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: PK-12
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: PK-12
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: PK-8
1232 Stoney Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: NS-8
3827 Woodburn Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Rank: #6 - 186. - 18.
Chesapeake Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-7
516 Albemarle Dr Ste C
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-7673
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-7673
Rank: #6 - 186. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
13010 Mitchell Point Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 249-2654
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 249-2654
Rank: #6 - 186. - 18.
Educo Inc
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
9525 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 759-3000
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 759-3000
Rank: #6 - 186. - 18.
Greater Mt Calvary Christian Preschool & Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-1
9514 Westmoreland Ave
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-5941
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-5941
Rank: #6 - 186. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
1100 Greenbrier Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-8584
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-8584
Rank: #6 - 186. - 18.
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
2581 Northwestern Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-5590
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-5590
Rank: #6 - 186. - 18.
Montessori School of Northern Virginia (MSNV) - Valleybrook Campus![Montessori School of Northern Virginia (MSNV) - Valleybrook Campus Photo - Each classroom has two Montessori-certified teachers or a Montessori-certified teacher and an intern/assistant. By inspiring creativity, our warm and supportive Primary teachers cultivate an early love of learning so critical in shaping the child’s future educational success.]( "Montessori School of Northern Virginia (MSNV) - Valleybrook Campus Photo - Each classroom has two Montessori-certified teachers or a Montessori-certified teacher and an intern/assistant. By inspiring creativity, our warm and supportive Primary teachers cultivate an early love of learning so critical in shaping the child’s future educational success.")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-K
3433 Rose Lane
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 992-0255
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 992-0255
Rank: #6 - 186. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
501 Providence Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 420-6377
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 420-6377
Rank: #6 - 186. - 18.
Riverside School![Riverside School Photo - Riverside School is Virginia's most trusted school for children with dyslexia in grades K-8.]( "Riverside School Photo - Riverside School is Virginia's most trusted school for children with dyslexia in grades K-8.")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-8
2110 Mcrae Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 320-3465
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 320-3465
Rank: #6 - 186. - 18.
St. Andrew The Apostle School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
6720b Union Mill Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 817-1774
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 817-1774
Rank: #6 - 186. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Rank: #6 - 186. - 18.
Seton School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 7-12
9314 Maple St
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-3220
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-3220
Rank: #6 - 186. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 7-12
2849 Meadow View Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 876-1920
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 876-1920
Rank: #1919.
Chatham Hall![Chatham Hall Photo - At Chatham Hall, we encourage every member of our community to uncover and live up to the best version of themselves.]( "Chatham Hall Photo - At Chatham Hall, we encourage every member of our community to uncover and live up to the best version of themselves.")
All-girls (Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 26%
Grades: 9-12
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Rank: #2020.
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: PK-12
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: 1-12
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
St. Andrew's School![St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.]( "St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: K-5
227 S Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Episcopal High School![Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program]( "Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 9-12
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #2525.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: PK-8
1801 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
130 South Madison St
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 9-12
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Rank: #2828.
Acceptance Rate: 42%
Grades: NS-8
415 Windover Ave, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
Rank: #2929.
Acceptance Rate: 49%
Grades: 9-12
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 9-12
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
625 Glennwood Dr
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5855
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5855
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-8
810 Old Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
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
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 8-12
35321 Notre Dame Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5581
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5581
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
3400 Stony Point Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-1341
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-1341
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average private schools acceptance rate?
The Virginia average private schools acceptance rate is 79% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private schools in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools in Virginia include Sullins Academy, St. Catherine's School and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Virginia?
The most selective private high school in Virginia is St. Catherine's School, with an acceptance rate of 22%. The most selective private elementary school is Sullins Academy, with an acceptance rate of 14%.
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