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Isle Of Wight Academy

17111 Courthouse Highway
Isle Of Wight, VA 23397

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Tel: (757) 357-3866

www.iwacademy.com

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Isle of Wight Academy is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, nonprofit day school located on Highway 258 across from the historic Isle of Wight Courthouse.

The philosophy of Isle of Wight Academy is to accept students of average or above average ability and develop them to their fullest potential by providing a quality program, which will build the student mentally, physically, and spiritually.

The school emphasizes the honor, integrity, social development, and citizenship of the student.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 702 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Isle Of Wight Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Southern Association of Independent Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1967

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

702 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

75 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

12 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Joseph Whitley

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: A Family Inspiring Excellence
School Mascot: Chargers

Isle of Wight Academy is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, nonprofit day school located on Highway 258 across from the historic Isle of Wight Courthouse.
The philosophy of Isle of Wight Academy is to accept students of average or above average ability and develop them to their fullest potential by providing a quality program, which will build the student mentally, physically, and spiritually.
The school emphasizes the honor, integrity, social development, and citizenship of the student.

Source: Verified school update

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What is the acceptance rate of Isle Of Wight Academy?

The acceptance rate of Isle Of Wight Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

What is Isle Of Wight Academy's ranking?

Isle Of Wight Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Isle Of Wight Academy?

The application deadline for Isle Of Wight Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 702 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,556 for elementary schools and $18,779 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).