For the 2026 school year, there are 3 friends private elementary schools serving 485 students in Virginia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Virginia.
The top-ranked friends private elementary schools in Virginia include Tandem Friends School and Virginia Beach Friends School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top-Ranked Friends Private Elementary Schools in Virginia (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
279 Tandem Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-1303
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-1303
Gr: 5-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Virginia Beach Friends School ![Virginia Beach Friends School Photo - Student artwork is displayed at Norfolk International Airport.]( "Virginia Beach Friends School Photo - Student artwork is displayed at Norfolk International Airport.")
(Friends)
1537 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-7534
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-7534
Gr: NS-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Friends Christian Academy
(Friends)
1062 Big Bethel Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 265-6966
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 265-6966
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
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