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Average Private High School endowment in Virginia

The average private high school endowment in Virginia is $57.2M (2026-27).
The private high school in Virginia with the highest endowment is Woodberry Forest School, with a endowment of $450M.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # VA Schools Ranked: 26
  • Top 20 Range (Endowment): $4M–$450M
  • VA School Avg.: $57M
  • National School Avg.: $30M

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # VA Schools Ranked: 26
  • Top 20 Range (Endowment): $4M–$450M
  • VA School Avg.: $57M
  • National School Avg.: $30M

Virginia Average Endowment (Trends)

Total Growth: (-29.1%) (-$23.5 million since 2018)

Year National avg Virginia (VA) avg YoY Change ($) YoY Change (%)
2025 $43 million $57.4 million ▼ -$11.6 million ▼ -16.8%
2024 $52 million $69.0 million ▼ -$4.0 million ▼ -5.5%
2023 $51 million $73.0 million ▲ +$1.5 million ▲ +2.1%
2022 $52 million $71.5 million ▲ +$5.1 million ▲ +7.7%
2021 $52 million $66.4 million ▲ +$7.1 million ▲ +11.9%
2020 $51 million $59.3 million ▼ -$7.0 million ▼ -10.5%
2019 $53 million $66.3 million ▼ -$14.6 million ▼ -18.0%
2018 $55 million $80.9 million — —
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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 (endowment range: $4M–$450M, avg $57M)
Endowment Range: $1M $450M Avg. Endowment: $57.2M

Average Private High School endowment in Virginia (2026-27)

Showing 26 schools
Woodberry Forest School Photo
#1Woodberry Forest School
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 30
All-boys
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
(2)
$450endowment
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Episcopal High School Photo
#2Episcopal High School
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 37
Episcopal
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
$380endowment
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Norfolk Academy Photo
#3Norfolk Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 1,208 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 17
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
(1)
$85endowment
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Foxcroft School Photo
#4Foxcroft School
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 20
All-girls
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
(1)
$83endowment
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Collegiate School Photo
#5Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,690 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
(1)
$82endowment
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Chatham Hall Photo
#6Chatham Hall
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
$67endowment
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Map of St. Christopher's School
#7St. Christopher's School
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Episcopal)
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
(6)
$64endowment
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The Madeira School Photo
#8The Madeira School
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 34
All-girls
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
(1)
$60endowment
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Virginia Episcopal School Photo
#9Virginia Episcopal School
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 33
Episcopal
400 VES Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
$44endowment
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St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo
#10St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,239 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
$37endowment
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Cape Henry Collegiate Photo
#11(T11–T13)Cape Henry Collegiate
Gr: PK-12 | 1,102 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
(7)
$25endowment
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Miller School Of Albemarle Photo
#11(T11–T13)Miller School Of Albemarle
Gr: 8-12 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
$25endowment
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The Steward School Photo
#11(T11–T13)The Steward School
Gr: NS-12 | 707 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13
11600 Gayton Rd
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 740-3394
(48)
$25endowment
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Fork Union Military Academy Photo
#14Fork Union Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-boys (Baptist)
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
(3)
$18endowment
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Christchurch School Photo
#15(T15–T16)Christchurch School
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 12
Episcopal
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
$6endowment
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Trinity Episcopal School Photo
#15(T15–T16)Trinity Episcopal School
Gr: 8-12 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 42
Episcopal
3850 Pittaway Dr
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-5864
(2)
$6endowment
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Map of Fuqua School
#17(T17–T18)Fuqua School
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10
605 Fuqua Dr
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-4131
$5endowment
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Stuart Hall School Photo
#17(T17–T18)Stuart Hall School
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
235 W Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
(2)
$5endowment
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Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Photo
#19Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 46
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
$4endowment
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Eastern Mennonite School Photo
#20Eastern Mennonite School
Gr: K-12 | 377 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
Mennonite
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
(5)
$4endowment
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Benedictine College Preparatory Photo
#21(T21–T23)Benedictine College Preparatory
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys (Catholic)
12829 River Road
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 708-9500
$3endowment
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Fredericksburg Academy Photo
#21(T21–T23)Fredericksburg Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 326 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
(12)
$3endowment
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Middleburg Academy, Inc. Photo
#21(T21–T23)Middleburg Academy, Inc.
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 11
Specialized Curriculum
35321 Notre Dame Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5581
$3endowment
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Chesapeake Bay Academy Photo
#24(T24–T26)Chesapeake Bay Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
(2)
$1endowment
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Christian Heritage Academy Photo
#24(T24–T26)Christian Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
625 Glennwood Dr
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5855
(9)
$1endowment
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Wakefield School Photo
#24(T24–T26)Wakefield School
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 34
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
(4)
$1endowment
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average private high schools endowment?
The Virginia average private high schools endowment is $57.2M for 2026-27.
What are the private high schools with the highest endowment in Virginia?
The top ranked private high schools in Virginia include Woodberry Forest School, Episcopal High School and Norfolk Academy.

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