For the 2026 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,427 students in Virginia.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Virginia include Kingdom Force Academy, Trinity Academy Meadow View, and BASIS Independent McLean.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
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 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(571) 672-4710
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(571) 672-4710
Gr: PK-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition listed
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,153 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 Blue Ribbon year: 1994 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Gr: K-12 | 621 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21 Blue Ribbon year: 2015 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
111 Olde Greenwich Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 360-1463
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 360-1463
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2853 Meadow View Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 876-1920
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 876-1920
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 14 Blue Ribbon year: 2017 Tuition listed
11204 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-8787
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-8787
Gr: K-12 | 750 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 Kingdom Force Academy, Trinity Academy Meadow View, and BASIS Independent McLean.
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 31% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 28%.
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