The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.

Best Virginia Private Schools Offering Martial Arts Sport (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private schools offering martial arts as an interscholastic sport serving 3,190 students in Virginia.
The top ranked offering martial arts sport private schools in Virginia include The Madeira School, BASIS Independent McLean, and Blue Ridge School.
The average tuition cost is $25,884, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,481.
54% of private schools offering martial arts sport in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

Top Private Schools Offering Martial Arts Sport in Virginia (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
BASIS Independent McLean
BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Fourth graders illustrate the importance of kindness.
(5)
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
Grades: PK-12
| 694 students
Blue Ridge School
Blue Ridge School Photo - Battle House is the home of the Advancement and Admissions office, as well as the Alumni Reception Room.
All-boys
(1)
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Graduation Day is a happy day!
All-boys (Baptist)
(2)
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
The Nysmith School
The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.
Special Program Emphasis
(16)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 698 students
Great Bridge Christian Academy
Great Bridge Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
700 Mount Pleasant Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4688
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Kingdom Force Academy
Kingdom Force Academy Photo
All-girls
(1)
111 Olde Greenwich Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 360-1463
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
St. Matthew's School
St. Matthew's School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
3316 Sandra Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-2455
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Virginia Beach Friends School
Virginia Beach Friends School Photo - Student artwork is displayed at Norfolk International Airport.
(Friends)
1537 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-7534
Grades: NS-8
| 163 students
Chesapeake Bay Academy
Chesapeake Bay Academy Photo - Empowering children who learn differently for over 30 years.
Special Education School
(2)
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Ephesus Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3700 Midlothian Tpke
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 233-4582
Grades: 1-8
| 21 students
3809 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 353-1110
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
Stratford Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
4300 Shore Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 460-0659
Grades: PK-K
| 131 students

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