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Virginia Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 97 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 24,380 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 Fairfax Christian School, The Nysmith School, and Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science.
The average tuition cost is $18,749, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,972.
34% 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 (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 97

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 97

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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Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo
Fusion Academy Alexandria
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
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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: 6 | Extracurriculars: 70
Specialized Curriculum
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
(13)
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The Nysmith School Photo
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
(22)
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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 Photo
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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Virginia Academy Photo
Virginia Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 827 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
19790 Ashburn Rd
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 209-5500
(2)
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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 Photo
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 Photo
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
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
8067 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 730-7300
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Hargrave Military Academy Photo
Hargrave Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Military School (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 | 619 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 24
Christian
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
(18)
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Liberty Christian Academy Photo
Liberty Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,956 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
3701 Candlers Mountain Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-2000
(3)
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Lynnhaven School Photo
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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Montessori School Of Mclean Photo
Montessori School Of Mclean
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
1711 Kirby Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 790-1049
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The Newton School Photo
The Newton School
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
45965 Nokes Blvd., Suite 120
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 772-0480
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Norfolk Christian Schools Photo
Norfolk Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 764 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
(2)
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Norfolk Collegiate School Photo
Norfolk Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
(5)
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Oakcrest School Photo
Oakcrest School
Gr: 6-12 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
1619 Crowell Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 790-5450
(7)
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Ocean View Christian Academy Photo
Ocean View Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
9504 Selby Pl
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 583-1808
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Pinnacle Academy Photo
Pinnacle Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 20
14120 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
(23)
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Redeemer Classical School Photo
Redeemer Classical School
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1688 Indian Trail Road
Keezletown, VA 22832
(540) 437-0880
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Richmond Christian School Photo
Richmond Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
6511 Belmont Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-3193
(6)
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Map of Roanoke Valley Christian Schools
Roanoke Valley Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
6520 Williamson Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-2432
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Map of Ronald Reagan Secondary School
Ronald Reagan Secondary School
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students
8227 Old Cthouse Rd Ste 304
Vienna, VA 22182
(804) 988-0809
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Map of The Springs A Montessori School
The Springs A Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
7719 Fullerton Road
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 455-1000
(1)
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Star Of The Sea School Photo
Star Of The Sea School
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
309 15th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-8400
(3)
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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 Fairfax Christian School, The Nysmith School, and Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Virginia?
97 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 $18,749, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,972.
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 38% 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?
34% 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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Private Schools
24,380
Students
$18,749
Avg. Tuition
38%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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