Lynnhaven School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked VA School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 50 students
Yearly Tuition: $24,500
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lynnhaven School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lynnhaven School
8	10
9	10
10	10
11	10
12	10

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

2010

Colors

Orange and Blue

First Day of School

Tue. Sep 8, 2026

Last Day of School

Thu. May 27, 2027

Campus Size

30 acres

Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

8 students

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP EnglishAP US Government & Politics

AP US HistoryAP World History

Environmental ScienceGeography

ResearchSeminar

Average SAT score

1350

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$24,500

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% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,500

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Daniela Fenwrick

Admissions Associate

Evan Liddiard

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

Cross CountryTrack and Field

Winter Track

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubChess Club

MakerSpaceModel UN

NHSReading club

Yearbook Club

School Notes

Lynnhaven School provides a social learning experience built on the principles of progressive education.
Each and every student is expected to pursue successes, to celebrate victories, and to learn from defeats.
It is through self-reliance, integrity, compassion and humor, that our students embrace and balance the freedom to be, with the responsibility to do.

School Motto: The Freedom to be. The responsibility to do
School Mascot: Lynx

Lynnhaven School was founded as "Lynnhaven Academy" in 2010 by education leader Dr. Johnathan Harris.Dr. Harris grew up in rural southwest Virginia, and as the youngest of five children, he often felt like school was in the way. What he wanted to be doing was playing outside on his farm, playing baseball, or working at the "animal hospital" where his late mother had worked. His sister, Jennifer, felt the same way.Jennifer loved animals and grew a passion for helping people, which led to a nursing career. She felt that learning was fun, but that school itself just wasn't built for her. Dr. Harris and Jennifer would talk about what the "perfect" school would look like. Small, fun, hands-on, free of bullying, problem-solving at the core of learning, and teachers who could connect with and care for their students. It needed to be a safe place.Dr. Harris always kept those conversations tucked away in his memory. While he was in college, preparing to be a teacher, Jennifer passed away after years of health complications. After teaching and working in administration for a little over a decade, Dr. Harris knew one thing: the system wasn't working. And the dream that started between him and his sister surfaced again. Dr. Harris knew the only way to actualize what he and Jennifer envisioned was if he created it. Dr. Harris wanted to build a HAVEN "that accepted students for who and where they are, cared for them as individuals, worked with their hopes, embraced their dreams, and stayed with them along their journey." Lynnhaven was born. "Lynn" in memory of his sister, Jennifer Lynn Harris, and "Haven" represent the safe place of refuge they always wished school could be.
On the commuter train to Alexandria, each day and night, Dr. Harris wrote out his plan for what would become Lynnhaven School. A school rooted in progressive education and founded on the belief that all individuals are called to learn, think, and grow, engaging in a community as their true selves.From the very beginning students met around the table working together and building each other up as learners. It is together with humor and joy that they celebrated strengths and worked on weaknesses, a practice that Lynnhaven still follows today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lynnhaven School cost?

Lynnhaven School's tuition is approximately $24,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Lynnhaven School?

The acceptance rate of Lynnhaven School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

What sports does Lynnhaven School offer?

Lynnhaven School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Winter Track.

What is Lynnhaven School's ranking?

Lynnhaven School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest average SAT score and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Lynnhaven School?

The application deadline for Lynnhaven School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 3/26/2020

Lynnhaven's unique environment delivers a challenging college-prep curriculum infused with art, hands-on projects, collaboration, and experiential learning. Small classes are taught creatively without the pressures of high stakes testing getting in the way. Your child's social-emotional growth isn't left out of the equation at here. Lynnhaven is school the way it should be. Finding Lynnhaven changed our lives for the better.

- Posted by Parent - Holly

5 3/25/2020

What a wonderful place. Can't say enough good things about Lynnhaven. They offer the rigor my son needs as well as the compassion and understanding to help him recover his confidence. They provide an experience unlike any other school with real hands-on learning and exposure to all Richmond has to offer.

- Posted by Parent - Sydney

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Richmond, VA is $18,255 for elementary schools and $22,060 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Richmond, VA is 63% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).