Best Virginia Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,427 students in Virginia.

The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, Immanuel Christian School, and Trinity Academy Meadow View.

The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.

80% of blue ribbon private high schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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.