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Best Virginia Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 57 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 14,050 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Virginia include Peninsula Catholic High School, Fairfax Christian School, and Norfolk Collegiate School.
The average tuition cost is $19,889, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,257.
44% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 57

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 57

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Virginia (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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Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 70
Specialized Curriculum
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
(13)
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The Nysmith School
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 70
Specialized Curriculum
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
(21)
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Peninsula Catholic High School Photo
Peninsula Catholic High School
Gr: 8-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
(5)
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Pinecrest School Photo
Pinecrest School
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
7209 Quiet Cove
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 354-3446
(3)
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Prince William Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
3480 Commission Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-1444
(8)
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Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo
Fusion Academy Alexandria
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo
Fusion Academy Loudoun
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
19300 Promenade Dr., Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Reston
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
(1)
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Fusion Academy Tysons
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
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Map of Bean Tree Learning
Bean Tree Learning
Gr: PK-K | 249 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
43629 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 223-3110
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Cloverhill Christian Academy Photo
Cloverhill Christian Academy
Gr: NS-4 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
12310 Bailey Bridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-3115
(4)
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Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia Photo
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
(1)
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Fresta Valley Christian School Photo
Fresta Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
6428 Wilson Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 364-1929
(5)
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Grace Christian School Photo
Grace Christian School
Gr: 6-12 | 379 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
8067 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 730-7300
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Hargrave Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13
All-boys (Baptist)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
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Map of The Howard Gardner School
The Howard Gardner School
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
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Immanuel Christian School Photo
Immanuel Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 621 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
(18)
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Lynnhaven School
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
8151 Warriner Rd
Richmond, VA 23231
(804) 750-2300
(2)
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Massanutten Military Academy Photo
Massanutten Military Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Virginia include Peninsula Catholic High School, Fairfax Christian School, and Norfolk Collegiate School.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Virginia?
57 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Virginia.
How much do private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $19,889, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,257.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Virginia?
Virginia private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
44% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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Students of Color
10:1
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