Largest Virginia Private Schools

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The average private school in Virginia has approximately 160 students (2021).
The largest private school in Virginia is Liberty University Online Academy with 4,789 students.
The private schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).

Largest Virginia Private Schools (2021)

  • School # Students Grades Location
  • Rank: #11.
    Liberty University Online Academy
    (Christian)
     Students: 4,789
    Grades: K-121971 University Blvd Mcs Box 710026
    Lynchburg, VA 24515
    (866) 418-8741
  • Rank: #22.
    Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program
     Students: 4,095
    Grades: 3-9722 Grant St., Suite J
    Herndon, VA 20170
    (703) 481-3080
  • Rank: #33.
    Liberty Christian Academy
    Liberty Christian Academy Photo - Come join us on Tuesday, Nov. 6 for coffee with the superintendent at 8:30 then take a tour beginning at 9 am! For more information, please call Amy Saylor at 434-832-2000!
    (Baptist)
    (2)
     Students: 1,956
    Grades: PK-123701 Candlers Mountain Rd
    Lynchburg, VA 24502
    (434) 832-2000
  • Rank: #44.
    ED Anywhere
    ED Anywhere Photo - Come and visit our Virginia campus for homeschool student needing added attention from class room teacher.
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
     Students: 1,900
    Grades: 6-1210 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70
    Sterling, VA 20165
    (703) 433-0805
  • Rank: #55.
    Collegiate School
    Collegiate School Photo - This may not look like much now, but it's our new Academic Commons, under construction and opening in summer 2013. The entire complex includes new art studios, a cafe, library and flexible open space for meetings and collaboration.
    Students: 1,670
    Grades: PK-12103 N Mooreland Road
    Henrico, VA 23229
    (804) 740-7077
  • Rank: #66.
    K12 International Academy
     Students: 1,485
    Grades: K-122300 Corporate Park Dr
    Herndon, VA 20171
    (877) 512-7748
  • Rank: #77.
    Norfolk Academy
    Norfolk Academy Photo - Norfolk Academy's Wynne-Darden stadium features a turf field for football and lacrosse. The school has more than 70 athletic teams, and the majority of students participate in at least one season of athletics. Facilities include multiple playing fields, several gymnasiums, a weight room, and an indoor pool.
    Students: 1,188
    Grades: 1-121585 Wesleyan Dr
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    (757) 461-6236
  • Rank: #88.
    Bishop Denis J O'Connell High School
    Bishop Denis J O'Connell High School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     Students: 1,175
    Grades: 9-126600 Little Falls Rd
    Arlington, VA 22213
    (703) 237-1433
  • Rank: #99.
    St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
    St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - Lower School math class: Learn more about Lower School academics at http://www.sssas.org/lower
    (Episcopal)
     Students: 1,128
    Grades: NS-121000 Saint Stephens Road
    Alexandria, VA 22304
    (703) 212-2705
  • Rank: #1010.
    St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School
    (Episcopal)
     Students: 1,120
    Grades: PK-121000 Saint Stephens Road
    Alexandria, VA 22304
    (703) 212-2706
  • Rank: #1111.
    The Potomac School
    The Potomac School Photo
    Daycare / Preschool
     Students: 1,054
    Grades: K-121301 Potomac School Rd
    Mc Lean, VA 22101
    (703) 749-6313
  • Rank: #1212.
    St. Christopher's School
    All-boys (Episcopal)
    (6)
     Students: 985
    Grades: PK-12711 Saint Christophers Road
    Richmond, VA 23226
    (804) 282-3185
  • Rank: #1313.
    Cape Henry Collegiate
    Cape Henry Collegiate Photo
    (6)
     Students: 974
    Grades: PK-121320 Mill Dam Rd
    Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    (757) 481-2446
  • Rank: #1414.
    Flint Hill School
    Flint Hill School Photo
    Special Program Emphasis
    (3)
     Students: 952
    Grades: PK-123320 Jermantown Road
    Oakton, VA 22124
    (703) 584-2300
  • Rank: #1515.
    St. Paul VI Catholic High School
    St. Paul VI Catholic High School Photo - With our challenging academic curriculum, distinguished performance and fine arts programs, outstanding sports, and wide-ranging extracurricular activities, Paul VI is recognized as one of the finest college preparatory Catholic high schools in the country. Above all, our school`s unique character fosters a sense of community and dedication that encourages each individual to be extraordinary.
    (Roman Catholic)
     Students: 908
    Grades: 9-1242341 Braddock Road
    Chantilly, VA 20152
    (703) 352-0925
  • Rank: #1616.
    Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
     Students: 895
    Grades: PK-123373 Pruden Blvd
    Suffolk, VA 23434
    (757) 539-8789
  • Rank: #1717.
    Potomac School
     Students: 875
    Grades: K-121301 Potomac School Road
    Mc Lean, VA 22101
    (703) 356-4100
  • Rank: #1818.
    Fredericksburg Christian School
    Fredericksburg Christian School Photo - Our new Preschool and Elementary School Building will be open for the 2020-2021 school year!
    (Christian)
    (7)
     Students: 850
    Grades: PK-129400 Thornton Rolling Road
    Fredericksburg, VA 22408
    (540) 373-5355
  • Rank: #1919.
    St. Catherines School
    St. Catherines School Photo - While St. Catherine's believes single sex education is the ideal learning environment, we also know that men and women will live and work together for the rest of their lives. The school works closely with St. Christopher's to provide a Coordinate Program in the Upper School.
    All-girls (Episcopal)
    (3)
     Students: 815
    Grades: PK-126001 Grove Avenue
    Richmond, VA 23226
    (804) 288-2804
  • Rank: #2020.
    Norfolk Christian Schools
    Norfolk Christian Schools Photo - Norfolk Christian Upper School Campus
    (Christian)
    (2)
     Students: 798
    Grades: PK-12255 Thole St
    Norfolk, VA 23505
    (757) 423-5770
  • Rank: #2121.
    Bishop Ireton High School
    Bishop Ireton High School Photo - receiving Communion at Mass
    (Roman Catholic)
     Students: 793
    Grades: 9-12201 Cambridge Road
    Alexandria, VA 22314
    (703) 212-5190
  • Rank: #2222.
    Atlantic Shores Christian School
    Atlantic Shores Christian School Photo
    (Christian)
     Students: 788
    Grades: PK-121217 N. Centerville Tnpk. and 1861 Kempsville Road, VaBch
    Chesapeake, VA 23320
    (757) 479-9598
  • Rank: #2323.
    Isle Of Wight Academy
     Students: 731
    Grades: PK-1217111 Courthouse Highway
    Isle Of Wight, VA 23397
    (757) 357-3866
  • Rank: #2424.
    St. Timothy School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Students: 720
    Grades: PK-813809 Poplar Tree Road
    Chantilly, VA 20151
    (703) 378-9408
  • Rank: #2525.
    Trinity Christian School
    Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity is blessed to offer Athletics programs to students in Grades 6 through 12. There are 28 different teams at Trinity which compete and practice over three seasons: fall, winter, and spring.
    (Christian)
    (8)
     Students: 694
    Grades: K-1211204 Braddock Road
    Fairfax, VA 22030
    (703) 273-8787
  • Rank: #2626.
    St. Gregory The Great School
    St. Gregory The Great School Photo - Happy Students!
    (Roman Catholic)
     Students: 664
    Grades: PK-85343 Virginia Beach Blvd
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 497-1811
  • Rank: #2727.
    The Steward School
    The Steward School Photo
    (17)
     Students: 651
    Grades: NS-1211600 Gayton Rd
    Henrico, VA 23238
    (804) 740-3394
  • Rank: #2828.
    Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School
    Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     Students: 647
    Grades: 9-1217700 Dominican Drive
    Dumfries, VA 22026
    (703) 445-0300
  • Rank: #2929.
    Hampton Roads Academy
    Hampton Roads Academy Photo
    Students: 630
    Grades: PK-12739 Academy Lane
    Newport News, VA 23602
    (757) 884-9100
  • Rank: #3030.
    Portsmouth Christian School
    (Baptist)
     Students: 623
    Grades: PK-123214 Elliott Ave
    Portsmouth, VA 23702
    (757) 393-0725
  • Rank: #3131.
    Veritas School
    (Christian)
    (6)
     Students: 604
    Grades: NS-123400 Brook Road
    Richmond, VA 23227
    (804) 272-9517
  • Rank: #3232.
    Nysmith School for the Gifted
    Nysmith School for the Gifted Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (6)
     Students: 570
    Grades: PK-813625 EDS Drive
    Herndon, VA 20171
    (703) 713-3332
  • Rank: #3333.
    St. Mary Elementary School
    St. Mary Elementary School Photo - Entrance to our School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Students: 561
    Grades: PK-8400 Green Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314
    (703) 549-1646
  • Rank: #3434.
    The Covenant School
    The Covenant School Photo
    (Christian)
     Students: 560
    Grades: PK-12175 Hickory St
    Charlottesville, VA 22902
    (434) 220-7330
  • Rank: #3535.
    Greenbrier Christian Academy
    Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo - The Early Childhood Center at Greenbrier Christian Academy was voted "Best of Chesapeake" in 2009.
    (Christian)
     Students: 557
    Grades: PK-12311 Kempsville Rd
    Chesapeake, VA 23320
    (757) 547-9595
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