For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private schools offering equestrian as an interscholastic sport serving 1,773 students in Virginia.
The top ranked offering equestrian sport private schools in Virginia include The Madeira School, Fairfax Christian School, and Chatham Hall.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
Top Private Schools Offering Equestrian Sport in Virginia (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 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.]( "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
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
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.]( "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
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
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Gr: 8-12 | 250 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth Of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
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
128 Oakland School Way
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 293-9059
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 293-9059
Gr: 1-10 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]( "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
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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