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Most Selective Private High Schools in Virginia

Name: Virginia Average Acceptance Rate Trends (High School)
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The average private high school acceptance rate in Virginia is 82% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in Virginia is Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science and St. Catherine's School, each with an acceptance rate of 22%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# VA Schools Ranked: 120
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 22%–65%
VA School Avg.: 82%
National School Avg.: 84%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# VA Schools Ranked: 120
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 22%–65%
VA School Avg.: 82%
National School Avg.: 84%

Virginia Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Total Growth: +1.3% (+1% since 2015)

View Data

Year	National avg	Virginia (VA) avg
2025	79%	80% (▼ 2 pp)
2024	81%	82% (— 0 pp)
2023	81%	82% (▲ 2 pp)
2022	81%	80% (— 0 pp)
2021	81%	80% (▼ 1 pp)
2020	81%	81% (▼ 1 pp)
2019	81%	82% (▲ 1 pp)
2018	80%	81% (— 0 pp)
2017	81%	81% (▲ 1 pp)
2016	80%	80% (▲ 1 pp)
2015	81%	79%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Virginia (acceptance rate range: 22%–65%, avg 82%)

Acceptance Rate Range: 22% 75% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average private high schools acceptance rate?

The Virginia average private high schools acceptance rate is 82% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private high schools in Virginia?

The top ranked private high schools in Virginia include Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, St. Catherine's School and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy.

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