Southampton Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 377 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Southampton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Southampton Academy
Pre-K	32
Kind	26
1	22
2	29
3	32
4	18
5	38
6	20
7	26
8	34
9	26
10	23
11	20
12	31

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Year Founded

1969

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Student Body

Total Students

377 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

15%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

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

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Introductory tuition rate for new students

Admissions Director

Kim Drewry

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

TennisVolleyball

Colors

White, Blue

School Mascot

Raider

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

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

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.

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).

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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.

What is Southampton Academy's ranking?

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

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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The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).