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Virginia Blue Ribbon Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,044 students in Virginia.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Virginia include Trinity Academy Meadow View, Fairfax Christian School, and Immanuel Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 3,044

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 3,044

Top Ranked Virginia Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026-27)

Fairfax Christian School Photo
Fairfax Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 34
Christian
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
(11)
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Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School Photo
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,153 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21
Blue Ribbon year: 1994
Catholic
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
(3)
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Immanuel Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 619 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 24
Blue Ribbon year: 2015
Christian
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
(18)
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Kingdom Force Academy
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
All-girls
111 Olde Greenwich Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 360-1463
(1)
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Trinity Academy Meadow View
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 14
Blue Ribbon year: 2017
2853 Meadow View Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 876-1920
(3)
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Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax Photo
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax
Gr: K-12 | 750 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
Blue Ribbon year: 2019
Christian
11204 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-8787
(9)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Virginia?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Virginia include Trinity Academy Meadow View, Fairfax Christian School, and Immanuel Christian School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Virginia?
6 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Virginia.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Virginia?
Virginia blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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