Located on thirty acres in the Town of Courtland, Virginia, Southampton Academy is a college-preparatory day school with approximately 400 boys and girls in pre-kindergarten through high school.
Students enroll at the Academy for the challenges and support they need to begin a life of learning.
They enjoy opportunities to perform in a variety of arenas, and to contribute in unique ways to a vibrant school community-in the arts, athletics, student government, service, and cooperative learning. Academic and co-curricular programs are designed and conducted to challenge bright minds and nurture caring hearts.
Lessons and experiences reach beyond the classroom-through special events, trips, guest speakers and performances; independent projects and research opportunities; after-school activities and sports. Together, they prepare Academy graduates for success and fulfillment in higher education and career.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Southampton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1969
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
377 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus ABAP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and CompositionAP Government
Dual Credit French IVDual Credit US History
Honors Algebra IIHonors American Literature
Honors BiologyHonors Calculus
Honors ChemistryHonors English 10
Honors English 12Honors Geometry
Honors GovernmentHonors Pre-Calculus
Honors World History II
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Introductory tuition rate for new students
Admissions Director
Kim Drewry
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Beta ClubChess Club
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)Forensics Team
National Honor Society (NHS)National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)Scholastic Bowl Team
Student CouncilStudent Council (Middle School)
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama ClubYearbook
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raider
- Parents interested in learning more about Academy programs and opportunities are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office to schedule a campus visit or request more information. Prospective Middle and Upper School students in particular benefit from visiting classes with a current student in the same grade level, as coordinated by the Admissions staff. The student must then perform satisfactorily on a nationally standardized admissions test, and the Academy must receive evidence of the student`s good behavior at previous schools, as applicable. The following documents are requested: Birth Certificate, Current Health (physical and immunization) forms, Recommendation(s) from current teachers, School records, academic reports, and transcripts. Pre-kindergarten children do not take written application tests. September 30 is the birth date used to place children into appropriate Pre-K classes (for three or four year olds).
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southampton Academy often compared to?
Southampton Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Rock Church School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Southampton Academy offer?
Southampton Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball. Southampton Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.
What is Southampton Academy's ranking?
Southampton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Southampton Academy?
The application deadline for Southampton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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