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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.
Norfolk Academy

Most Selective Private High Schools in Virginia

The average private high school acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% per year (2025-26).
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: 49%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Virginia (2025-26)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. Catherine's School
St. Catherine's School Photo - While St. Catherine's believes single sex education is the ideal learning environment, we also know that men and women will live and work together for the rest of their lives. The school works closely with St. Christopher's to provide a Coordinate Program in the Upper School.
All-girls (Episcopal)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: PK-12
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Rank: #22.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: PK-12
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
Denbigh Baptist Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
13010 Mitchell Point Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 249-2654
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
2581 Northwestern Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-5590
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
St. Christopher's School
All-boys (Episcopal)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Seton School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 7-12
9314 Maple St
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-3220
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Trinity School At Meadow View
Trinity School At Meadow View Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 7-12
2849 Meadow View Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 876-1920
Rank: #88.
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.
All-girls (Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 26%
Grades: 9-12
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Rank: #99.
Norfolk Collegiate School
Norfolk Collegiate School Photo - Middle school students use the green room to film a short video for class. The room is equipped with movie editing software, iPads and more for students to utilize.
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: PK-12
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Rank: #1010.
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo - Team work in Community Class
Special Program Emphasis
(13)
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: 1-12
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 9-12
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
St. Anne's-belfield School
St. Anne's-belfield School Photo
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #1313.
The Madeira School
The Madeira School Photo - Capitol Hill internships in the offices of senators and representatives are a hallmark of the junior year at Madeira
All-girls
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 9-12
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Rank: #1414.
Woodberry Forest School
Woodberry Forest School Photo
All-boys
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 49%
Grades: 9-12
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
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
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 9-12
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Christian Heritage Academy
Christian Heritage Academy Photo
(Christian)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
625 Glennwood Dr
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5855
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Middleburg Academy, Inc.
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
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Renaissance School
Renaissance School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 9-12
418 East Jefferson St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-1952
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Graduation Day is a happy day!
All-boys (Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: 7-12
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Veritas School
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Rank: #2121.
BASIS Independent McLean
BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Students donned their House T-shirts for our first house event, cheering as new members joined Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Get ready for an EPIC year of friendly rivalry!
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Grades: PK-12
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(571) 672-4710
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Ad Fontes Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: K-12
15452 US 29 Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: K-12
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
George Washington University Online High School
George Washington University Online High School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 8-12
44983 Knoll Square, Room 153
Ashburn, VA 20147
(877) 382-2015
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Loudoun School for Advanced Studies
Loudoun School for Advanced Studies Photo
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
20577 Ashburn Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 956-5020
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
4345 Inn St
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2016
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Miller School Of Albemarle
Miller School Of Albemarle Photo - Miller School of Albemarle - Old Main
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 8-12
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Stonebridge School
Stonebridge School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
1629 Jolliff Road
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 488-2214
Rank: #2929.
Stuart Hall School
Stuart Hall School Photo - Students on a Field Trip.
(Episcopal)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: 6-12
235 W Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
Rank: #3030.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: PK-12
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Chesapeake Bay Academy
Chesapeake Bay Academy Photo - Innovators in education for children who learn differently.
Special Education School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 1-12
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Fairfax Christian School
Fairfax Christian School Photo - Since 1961, Fairfax Christian School students have excelled above national standards. Our alumni are leaders in business, education, religion, politics and the arts.
(Christian)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Fuqua School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
605 Fuqua Dr
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-4131
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Grove Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
8701 Ridge Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 741-2860
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Hampton Roads Academy
Hampton Roads Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
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