The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Virginia is 80% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Virginia is Sullins Academy, with an acceptance rate of 14%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 14%
57%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 36%
Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Virginia (2025)
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 - 176. - 17.
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 - 176. - 17.
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 - 176. - 17.
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 - 176. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
1100 Greenbrier Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-8584
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-8584
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
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 - 176. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-2
17536 Hillhigh Ct
Round Hill, VA 20141
(540) 338-0503
Round Hill, VA 20141
(540) 338-0503
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
501 Providence Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 420-6377
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 420-6377
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
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 - 176. - 17.
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 - 176. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
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 - 176. - 17.
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: #1818.
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: PK-12
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #2121.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: PK-8
1801 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Rank: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
130 South Madison St
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
Rank: #2323.
Acceptance Rate: 42%
Grades: NS-8
415 Windover Ave, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
Rank: #2424.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 1-12
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
625 Glennwood Dr
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5855
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5855
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-8
810 Old Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
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: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
3400 Stony Point Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-1341
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-1341
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: 7-12
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
St. Anne's Academy for Girls
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-6
6342 Mintbrook Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Grades: PK-12
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Gesher Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Grades: PK-8
4800 Mattie Moore Court
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 978-9789
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 978-9789
Rank: #3535.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: K-12
15452 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Virginia average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 80% for 2025.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Virginia?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Virginia include Sullins Academy, St. Catherines School and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy.
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