The average private elementary school in Virginia was founded around 1977 (2024).
The oldest private elementary school in Virginia is Norfolk Academy, founded in 1728.
Year Founded Range: 1728
1941
Avg. Year Founded: 1898
Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Virginia (2024)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1728
Grades: 1-12
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1844
Grades: 6-12
235 W Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-8
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1870
Grades: PK-8
1801 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: PK-8
123 Franklin Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: 8-12
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 823-4805
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 823-4805
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: 8-12
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth Of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Mouth Of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1879
Grades: 7-12
255 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-8
107 Steamboat Rd.
Irvington, VA 22480
(804) 438-5575
Irvington, VA 22480
(804) 438-5575
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Roanoke Catholic School![Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.]( "Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-12
621 N. Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1890
Grades: PK-12
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: 6-12
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Rank: #1313.
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)
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: K-5
227 S Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: 7-12
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1899
Grades: 8-12
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: 8-12
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Rank: #1717.
Founding Date: 1904
Grades: K-12
1301 Potomac School Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 749-6313
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 749-6313
Rank: #1818.
Saint James Catholic School![Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.]( "Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: PK-8
830 W Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
Rank: #1919.
Shenandoah Valley Adventist Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: PK-8
115 Bindery Road
New Market, VA 22844
(540) 740-8237
New Market, VA 22844
(540) 740-8237
Rank: #2020.
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: 7-12
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Stanley Seventh-day Adventist School![Stanley Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Hands-on activities spark a love of learning at Stanley SDA School]( "Stanley Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Hands-on activities spark a love of learning at Stanley SDA School")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-8
118 Church Ave
Stanley, VA 22851
(540) 778-3377
Stanley, VA 22851
(540) 778-3377
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-12
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Rank: #2424.
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-12
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1917
Grades: K-12
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Rank: #2626.
St. Benedict Catholic School![St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.]( "St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: PK-8
3100 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 254-8850
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 254-8850
Rank: #2727.
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)
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: 8-12
444 S Water Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Rank: #2828.
Founding Date: 1922
Grades: PK-8
9535 Linton Hall Rd
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: PK-12
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School![St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/lower-school/welcome]( "St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/lower-school/welcome")
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: NS-12
1000 Saint Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Rank: #3131.
Founding Date: 1926
Grades: PK-8
130 South Madison St
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: K-8
419 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 627-1383
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 627-1383
Rank: #3333.
Highland School
(1)
Founding Date: 1928
Grades: PK-12
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2740
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2740
Rank: #3434.
Founding Date: 1939
Grades: NS-8
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: NS-8
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
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The Virginia average Private Elementary Schools founding year is 1977 for 2024.
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