The average private high school in Virginia was founded around 1975 (2024).
The oldest private high school in Virginia is Norfolk Academy, founded in 1728.
Year Founded Range: 1728
1951
Avg. Year Founded: 1902
Oldest Private High 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.
Episcopal High School![Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program]( "Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program")
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1839
Grades: 9-12
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1844
Grades: 6-12
235 W Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: 8-12
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 823-4805
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 823-4805
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
Founding Date: 1879
Grades: 7-12
255 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: 9-12
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1890
Grades: PK-12
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: 6-12
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Rank: #1111.
Chatham Hall![Chatham Hall Photo - Chatham Hall's campus was built to promote community and collaboration.]( "Chatham Hall Photo - Chatham Hall's campus was built to promote community and collaboration.")
All-girls (Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: 9-12
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Founding Date: 1899
Grades: 8-12
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: 8-12
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: 9-12
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: 9-12
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 992-0654
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 992-0654
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: 7-12
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Rank: #1919.
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Benedictine College Preparatory![Benedictine College Preparatory Photo]( "Benedictine College Preparatory Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: 9-12
12829 River Road
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 708-9500
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 708-9500
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-12
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: 9-12
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-12
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Rank: #2424.
Virginia Episcopal School![Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.]( "Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.")
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1916
Grades: 9-12
400 VES Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1917
Grades: K-12
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Christchurch School![Christchurch School Photo - Christchurch is recognized for rigorous academics and a well-rounded college prep program. 100% of Christchurch students are accepted to four-year colleges, with the majority attending universities on the U.S. News & World Report's top 150 list.]( "Christchurch School Photo - Christchurch is recognized for rigorous academics and a well-rounded college prep program. 100% of Christchurch students are accepted to four-year colleges, with the majority attending universities on the U.S. News & World Report's top 150 list.")
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: 9-12
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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: #3030.
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: #3131.
Founding Date: 1944
Grades: PK-12
4254 Colonial Avenue Sw
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-12
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Rank: #3333.
Catholic High School![Catholic High School Photo - Welcome! Welcome to Catholic High School! This building is a special place...It is home to the Crusaders. Come in and let us show you around!]( "Catholic High School Photo - Welcome! Welcome to Catholic High School! This building is a special place...It is home to the Crusaders. Come in and let us show you around!")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: 9-12
4552 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 467-2881
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 467-2881
Rank: #3434.
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: 1-9
128 Oakland School Way
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 293-9059
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 293-9059
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: K-12
6511 Belmont Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-3193
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-3193
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