The average private high school acceptance rate in Virginia is 80% per year (2026).
The most selective school in Virginia is St. Catherine's School, with an acceptance rate of 22%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 22%
70%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 50%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Virginia (2026)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: PK-12
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: PK-12
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
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: #3 - 63. - 6.
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: #3 - 63. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: PK-12
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: 1-12
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 9-12
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Rank: #1313.
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: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 9-12
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
625 Glennwood Dr
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5855
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5855
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
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: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 9-12
418 East Jefferson St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-1952
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-1952
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: K-12
15452 US 29 Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: K-12
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 8-12
44983 Knoll Square, Room 153
Ashburn, VA 20147
(877) 382-2015
Ashburn, VA 20147
(877) 382-2015
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
20577 Ashburn Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 956-5020
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 956-5020
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
4345 Inn St
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2016
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2016
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 8-12
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
1629 Jolliff Road
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 488-2214
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 488-2214
Rank: #2727.
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: 6-12
235 W Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
Rank: #2828.
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: PK-12
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 1-12
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
605 Fuqua Dr
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-4131
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-4131
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
8701 Ridge Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 741-2860
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 741-2860
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
St. Margaret's School![St. Margaret's School Photo - Crew Team Morning Practice with a Beautiful Sunrise on the Rappahannock River]( "St. Margaret's School Photo - Crew Team Morning Practice with a Beautiful Sunrise on the Rappahannock River")
All-girls (Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 8-12
444 S Water Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Summit Christian Academy![Summit Christian Academy Photo - Class of 2019 Graduates]( "Summit Christian Academy Photo - Class of 2019 Graduates")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
4209 Big Bethel Road
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 208-6701
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 208-6701
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Virginia average private high schools acceptance rate is 80% for 2026.
What are the most selective private high schools in Virginia?
The top-ranked private high schools in Virginia include St. Catherine's School, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy and Denbigh Baptist Christian School.
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