Shenandoah Valley Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist coeducational Christian school for students in grades 9-12.
Shenandoah is both academically dynamic as well as a safe school for both boarding and day students.
Shenandoah Valley Academy is a community of Christians who are committed to the Lordship of Jesus for the purpose of academic, personal, and spiritual growth.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked VA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Shenandoah Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1908
Colors
White, Navy Blue
Campus Size
450 acres (1.8 km2)
Student Body
Total Students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,000
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stars
- Shenandoah Valley Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist coeducational Christian school for students in grades 9-12.
- Shenandoah is both academically dynamic as well as a safe school for both boarding and day students.
- Shenandoah Valley Academy is a community of Christians who are committed to the Lordship of Jesus for the purpose of academic, personal, and spiritual growth.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shenandoah Valley Academy cost?
Shenandoah Valley Academy's tuition is approximately $30,000 for private students.
What schools are Shenandoah Valley Academy often compared to?
Shenandoah Valley Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Massanutten Military Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Shenandoah Valley Academy's ranking?
Shenandoah Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Shenandoah Valley Academy?
The application deadline for Shenandoah Valley Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Shenandoah Valley Academy is Faith Baptist Academy (7.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Shenandoah Valley Adventist Continuation School (0.3 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
8120 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 434-4700
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 434-4700
94.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 50 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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