For the 2023-24 school year, there are 44 blue ribbon private schools serving 16,918 students in Virginia.
The best top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Virginia include St. Ambrose School, BASIS Independent McLean and Saint Ann Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $10,663, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,087.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Virginia Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2023-24)
School
Location
Students
Year
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
608 students
Year: n/a
3827 Woodburn Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
216 students
Year: 2010
980 N Frederick Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
259 students
Year: 2011
9294 Stonewall Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 393-1490
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 393-1490
452 students
Year: 2009
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
714 students
Year: 2009
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1461
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1461
1,180 students
Year: 1994
1417 W Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
302 students
Year: 2018
Charlottesville Catholic School![Charlottesville Catholic School Photo Charlottesville Catholic School Photo]()

(Catholic)
1205 Pen Park Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
359 students
Year: 2005, 2014
Christ The King Catholic School![Christ The King Catholic School Photo - We love out Cougar students and families! Christ The King Catholic School Photo - We love out Cougar students and families!]()

(Catholic)
3401 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 625-4951
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 625-4951
249 students
Year: 2015
250 Stafford Lakes Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1600
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1600
488 students
Year: 2012
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
604 students
Year: 2015
9535 Linton Hall Rd
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
360 students
Year: 2003
6398 Nativity Ln
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 455-2300
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 455-2300
294 students
Year: 2008, 2009
8601 Wolftrap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 938-3600
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 938-3600
555 students
Year: 2005
8250 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 262-1770
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 262-1770
353 students
Year: 2011
52 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-2754
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-2754
251 students
Year: 2009
110 Keating Dr
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7177
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-7177
278 students
Year: 2013
Sacred Heart Catholic School![Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs. Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.]()

(Catholic)
540 Central Blvd
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
175 students
Year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
2024 N Randolph St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 527-5423
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 527-5423
467 students
Year: 2009, 2022
10701 W Huguenot Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-2881
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-2881
490 students
Year: 2012
St. Gregory The Great School![St. Gregory The Great School Photo - Happy Students! St. Gregory The Great School Photo - Happy Students!]()

(Catholic)
5343 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1811
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1811
601 students
Year: 2007
Saint James Catholic School![Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room. Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.]()

(Catholic)
830 W Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
495 students
Year: 1999, 2014, 2020
750 Peachtree Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 880-4350
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 880-4350
543 students
Year: 2007
St. Leo The Great School![St. Leo The Great School Photo St. Leo The Great School Photo]()

(Catholic)
3704 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-1211
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-1211
366 students
Year: 2006
7005 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1508
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1508
239 students
Year: 2014
9972 Vale Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 281-9103
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 281-9103
338 students
Year: 2015
St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond
(Catholic)
9501 Gayton Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-1048
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-1048
386 students
Year: 2004
3316 Sandra Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-2455
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-2455
494 students
Year: 2011
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
409 students
Year: 2013
St. Theresa Catholic School![St. Theresa Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten through eighth grade science labs. St. Theresa Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten through eighth grade science labs.]()

(Catholic)
21370 St. Theresa Lane
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-3577
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-3577
426 students
Year: 2010
13750 Marys Way
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-4447
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-4447
513 students
Year: 2011
St. Thomas More Cathedral School
(Catholic)
105 N. Thomas Street
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
404 students
Year: 2006
St. Timothy School
(Catholic)
13809 Poplar Tree Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-9408
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-9408
720 students
Year: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Virginia?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Virginia include St. Ambrose School, BASIS Independent McLean and Saint Ann Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Virginia?
44 blue ribbon private schools are located in Virginia.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $10,663, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,087.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Virginia?
Virginia blue ribbon private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
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