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Best Virginia Private Schools Offering Equestrian Sport (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools offering equestrian as an interscholastic sport serving 1,503 students in Virginia.
The top-ranked offering equestrian sport private schools in Virginia include Miller School Of Albemarle, Chatham Hall, and Middleburg Academy, Inc..
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
33% of private schools offering equestrian sport in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Baptist).

Top Private Schools Offering Equestrian Sport in Virginia (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Wakefield School
Wakefield School Photo - Wakefield fosters the character, curiosity, and clear voices the world will always need.
(4)
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chatham Hall
Chatham Hall Photo - At Chatham Hall, we encourage every member of our community to uncover and live up to the best version of themselves.
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Foxcroft School
Foxcroft School Photo - Cherry Blossoms in bloom
All-girls
(1)
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
The Madeira School
The Madeira School Photo - Capitol Hill internships in the offices of senators and representatives are a hallmark of the junior year at Madeira
All-girls
(1)
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Middleburg Academy, Inc.
Middleburg Academy, Inc. Photo - Student leadership positions help students to take ownership of their education.
Special Program Emphasis
35321 Notre Dame Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5581
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Gr: 8-12 | 250 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Hill Academy Admissions
Oak Hill Academy Admissions Photo
(Baptist)
(4)
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth Of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oakland School
Oakland School Photo
(7)
128 Oakland School Way
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 293-9059
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Margaret's School
St. Margaret's School Photo - Crew Team Morning Practice with a Beautiful Sunrise on the Rappahannock River
All-girls (Episcopal)
444 S Water Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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