Top 5 Best Alexandria Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 3,092 students in Alexandria, VA.
The top ranked private high schools in Alexandria, VA include St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, Commonwealth Academy and The Howard Gardner School.
The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
33% of private high schools in Alexandria, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Top Ranked Alexandria Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/lower-school/welcome
(Episcopal)
1000 Saint Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Grades: NS-12
| 1,214 students
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
5775 Barclay Dr, Suite 4
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 339-0444
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Alternative Paths Training School - Alexandria
Special Education School
5632 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 348-5361
Grades: 1-12
| 220 students
Bishop Ireton High School
Bishop Ireton High School Photo - receiving Communion at Mass
(Catholic)
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-7606
Grades: 9-12
| 922 students
Commonwealth Academy
Commonwealth Academy Photo
Special Education School
(5)
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
Grades: 3-12
| 146 students
Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program
(Episcopal)
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
The Howard Gardner School
Special Program Emphasis
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0789
Grades: 7-12
| students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6349 Lincolnia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-8150
Grades: 5-12
| 59 students
4905 Lincoln Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-4855
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Alexandria, VA?
The top ranked private high schools in Alexandria, VA include St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, Commonwealth Academy and The Howard Gardner School.
How many private high schools are located in Alexandria, VA?
9 private high schools are located in Alexandria, VA.
How diverse are private high schools in Alexandria, VA?
Alexandria, VA private high schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Alexandria, VA?
33% of private high schools in Alexandria, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

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