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Alexandria City Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 2,758 students in Alexandria City, VA.
The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private high schools in Alexandria City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 2,758
  • Average Tuition: $48,815
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 30%
  • View Alexandria City, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 2,758
  • Average Tuition: $48,815
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 30%
  • View Alexandria City, VA School Trends

Top Ranked Alexandria City Private High Schools (2026-27)

Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo
Fusion Academy Alexandria
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
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St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,239 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
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Bishop Ireton High School Photo
Bishop Ireton High School
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-7606
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Commonwealth Academy Photo
Commonwealth Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
(5)
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Episcopal High School Photo
Episcopal High School
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 37
Episcopal
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
2,758 Students
80,849 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
402 Teachers
8,297 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
57%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
25 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1235
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$48,815
$18,931
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$1,816
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,697
$13,238
Average Acceptance Rate
61%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$208.7 million
$64.59 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
107 Students
5,822 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
3,439 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
273 Students
7,715 Students
% Black Students
10%
10%
# White Students
1,839 Students
45,942 Students
% White Students
66%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
233 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
465 Students
17,036 Students
% of Others Students
16%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
22 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Alexandria City, VA?
The top ranked private high schools in Alexandria City, VA include Commonwealth Academy, St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, and Fusion Academy Alexandria.
How many private high schools are located in Alexandria City?
5 private high schools are located in Alexandria City.
How diverse are private high schools in Alexandria City?
Alexandria City private high schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Alexandria City?
50% of private high schools in Alexandria City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

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