Oldest Private High Schools in Virginia

The average private high school in Virginia was founded around 1975 (2026-27).
The oldest private high school in Virginia is Norfolk Academy, founded in 1728.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # VA Schools Ranked: 251
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1728–1906
  • VA School Avg.: 1974
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # VA Schools Ranked: 251
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1728–1906
  • VA School Avg.: 1974
  • National School Avg.: 1967
Show school map — Virginia (year founded range: 1728–1906, avg 1974)
Year Founded Range: 1728 1924 Avg. Year Founded: 1893

Oldest Private High Schools in Virginia (2026-27)

Norfolk Academy Photo
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)
Episcopal High School Photo
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
Map of Gill Grove Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
Baptist
10726 River Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-1535
Stuart Hall School Photo
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)
Miller School Of Albemarle Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Oak Hill Academy Admissions Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 28
Baptist
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth Of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
(4)
Fishburne Military School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys
255 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
(2)
Map of Minnick School - Wytheville Campus
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
425 Grayson Rd Bldg 6
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-8088
Map of Minnick Schools
#8(T8–T9)Minnick Schools
Gr: K-11 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
775 Dent Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 265-4281
Roanoke Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
621 N. Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Woodberry Forest School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 30
All-boys
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
(2)
St. Catherine's School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students
Sports: 14
All-girls (Episcopal)
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
(3)
Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Methodist
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(1)
Chatham Hall Photo
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
Fork Union Military Academy Photo
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)
Massanutten Military Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
(1)
Peninsula Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
(5)
The Potomac School Photo
#18(T18–T19)The Potomac School
Gr: K-12 | 1,069 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 47
1301 Potomac School Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 749-6313
(1)
Map of Valley Baptist Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 225 students
Baptist
408 Stoney Creek Rd
Edinburg, VA 22824
(540) 984-3675
(2)
Boys Home of Virginia Photo
#20(T20–T21)Boys Home of Virginia
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 6
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
414 Boys Home Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-7739
(1)
The Madeira School Photo
#20(T20–T21)The 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)
Map of Shenandoah Valley Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students
Seventh Day Adventist
234 W Lee Hwy
New Market, VA 22844
(540) 740-3161
Blue Ridge School Photo
#23(T23–T24)Blue Ridge School
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-boys
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
(1)
Hargrave Military Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Military School (Baptist)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
St. Anne's-belfield School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
(1)
Benedictine College Preparatory Photo
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
Map of St. 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)
Foxcroft School Photo
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)
Collegiate School Photo
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)
Virginia Episcopal School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 33
Episcopal
400 VES Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Eastern Mennonite School Photo
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)
Christchurch School Photo
#32(T32–T33)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
St. Margaret's School Photo
#32(T32–T33)St. Margaret's School
Gr: 8-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
All-girls (Episcopal)
444 S Water Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Cape Henry Collegiate Photo
#34(T34–T35)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)
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average private high schools founding year?
The Virginia average private high schools founding year is 1975 for 2026-27.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Virginia?
The top ranked private high schools in Virginia include Norfolk Academy, Episcopal High School and Gill Grove Baptist School.

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